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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.54, 36,712.68 and 14,667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.54, 36,712.68 and 14,667.38 is: 20,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.54 : 36,712.68 = 14,667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.54/36,712.68 = 14,667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.54x = 36,712.68 × 14,667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.54x = 538,478,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,478,828.38/26,603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.87

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