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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.19, 36,710.89 and 14,665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.19, 36,710.89 and 14,665.49 is: 20,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.19 : 36,710.89 = 14,665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.19/36,710.89 = 14,665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.19x = 36,710.89 × 14,665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.19x = 538,383,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,383,116.86/26,602.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.30

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