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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.63, 36,710.62 and 14,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.63, 36,710.62 and 14,665.25 is: 20,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.63 : 36,710.62 = 14,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.63/36,710.62 = 14,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.63x = 36,710.62 × 14,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.63x = 538,370,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,370,475.07/26,602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.49

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