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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.32, 36,710.77 and 14,666.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.32, 36,710.77 and 14,666.77 is: 20,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.32 : 36,710.77 = 14,666.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.32/36,710.77 = 14,666.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.32x = 36,710.77 × 14,666.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.32x = 538,428,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,428,456.83/26,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.90

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