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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.32, 36,711.45 and 14,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.32, 36,711.45 and 14,666.08 is: 20,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.32 : 36,711.45 = 14,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.32/36,711.45 = 14,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.32x = 36,711.45 × 14,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.32x = 538,413,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,413,062.62/26,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.33

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