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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.82, 36,711.18 and 14,666.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.82, 36,711.18 and 14,666.49 is: 20,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.82 : 36,711.18 = 14,666.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.82/36,711.18 = 14,666.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.82x = 36,711.18 × 14,666.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.82x = 538,424,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,424,154.36/26,603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.60

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