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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.31, 36,714.48 and 14,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.31, 36,714.48 and 14,668.68 is: 20,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.31 : 36,714.48 = 14,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.31/36,714.48 = 14,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.31x = 36,714.48 × 14,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.31x = 538,552,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,552,958.49/26,603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.83

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