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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.34, 36,712.71 and 14,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.34, 36,712.71 and 14,666.40 is: 20,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.34 : 36,712.71 = 14,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.34/36,712.71 = 14,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.34x = 36,712.71 × 14,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.34x = 538,443,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,443,289.94/26,603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.69

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