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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.99, 36,710.61 and 14,665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.99, 36,710.61 and 14,665.31 is: 20,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.99 : 36,710.61 = 14,665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.99/36,710.61 = 14,665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.99x = 36,710.61 × 14,665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.99x = 538,372,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,372,475.94/26,601.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.05

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