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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.11, 36,708.89 and 14,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.11, 36,708.89 and 14,665.50 is: 20,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.11 : 36,708.89 = 14,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.11/36,708.89 = 14,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.11x = 36,708.89 × 14,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.11x = 538,354,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,354,152.97/26,602.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.27

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