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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.16, 36,710.31 and 14,666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.16, 36,710.31 and 14,666.46 is: 20,238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.16 : 36,710.31 = 14,666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.16/36,710.31 = 14,666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.16x = 36,710.31 × 14,666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.16x = 538,410,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,410,293.20/26,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.58

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