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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.16, 36,711.26 and 14,503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.16, 36,711.26 and 14,503.38 is: 20,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.16 : 36,711.26 = 14,503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.16/36,711.26 = 14,503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.16x = 36,711.26 × 14,503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.16x = 532,437,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,437,281.54/26,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.06

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