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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.96, 36,713.74 and 14,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.96, 36,713.74 and 14,666.28 is: 20,240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.96 : 36,713.74 = 14,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.96/36,713.74 = 14,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.96x = 36,713.74 × 14,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.96x = 538,453,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,453,807.12/26,602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.37

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