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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.14, 36,711.19 and 14,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.14, 36,711.19 and 14,665.90 is: 20,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.14 : 36,711.19 = 14,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.14/36,711.19 = 14,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.14x = 36,711.19 × 14,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.14x = 538,402,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,402,568.09/26,602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.07

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