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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.02, 36,709.10 and 14,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.02, 36,709.10 and 14,664.70 is: 20,236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.02 : 36,709.10 = 14,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.02/36,709.10 = 14,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.02x = 36,709.10 × 14,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.02x = 538,327,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,327,938.77/26,602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.36

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