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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.69, 36,711.58 and 14,665.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.69, 36,711.58 and 14,665.99 is: 20,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.69 : 36,711.58 = 14,665.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.69/36,711.58 = 14,665.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.69x = 36,711.58 × 14,665.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.69x = 538,411,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,411,665.16/26,602.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.99

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