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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.46, 36,713.66 and 14,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.46, 36,713.66 and 14,667.26 is: 20,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.46 : 36,713.66 = 14,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.46/36,713.66 = 14,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.46x = 36,713.66 × 14,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.46x = 538,488,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,488,539.87/26,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.30

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