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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.59, 36,711.81 and 14,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.59, 36,711.81 and 14,666.34 is: 20,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.59 : 36,711.81 = 14,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.59/36,711.81 = 14,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.59x = 36,711.81 × 14,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.59x = 538,427,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,427,887.48/26,602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.68

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