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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.73, 36,711.87 and 14,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.73, 36,711.87 and 14,665.83 is: 20,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.73 : 36,711.87 = 14,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.73/36,711.87 = 14,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.73x = 36,711.87 × 14,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.73x = 538,409,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,409,851.74/26,602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.90

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