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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.30, 36,710.98 and 14,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.30, 36,710.98 and 14,502.74 is: 20,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.30 : 36,710.98 = 14,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.30/36,710.98 = 14,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.30x = 36,710.98 × 14,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.30x = 532,409,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,409,798.09/26,602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.68

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