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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.46, 36,714.43 and 14,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.46, 36,714.43 and 14,666.78 is: 20,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.46 : 36,714.43 = 14,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.46/36,714.43 = 14,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.46x = 36,714.43 × 14,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.46x = 538,482,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,482,467.64/26,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.07

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