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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.17, 36,711.25 and 14,503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.17, 36,711.25 and 14,503.39 is: 20,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.17 : 36,711.25 = 14,503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.17/36,711.25 = 14,503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.17x = 36,711.25 × 14,503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.17x = 532,437,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,437,448.10/26,603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.06

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