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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.16, 36,708.93 and 14,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.16, 36,708.93 and 14,665.46 is: 20,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.16 : 36,708.93 = 14,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.16/36,708.93 = 14,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.16x = 36,708.93 × 14,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.16x = 538,353,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,353,161.01/26,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.20

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