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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.88, 36,712.53 and 14,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.88, 36,712.53 and 14,666.72 is: 20,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.88 : 36,712.53 = 14,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.88/36,712.53 = 14,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.88x = 36,712.53 × 14,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.88x = 538,452,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,452,398.00/26,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.38

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