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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.38, 36,711.84 and 14,666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.38, 36,711.84 and 14,666.22 is: 20,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.38 : 36,711.84 = 14,666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.38/36,711.84 = 14,666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.38x = 36,711.84 × 14,666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.38x = 538,423,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,423,922.04/26,602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.69

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