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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.82, 36,713.52 and 14,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.82, 36,713.52 and 14,667.58 is: 20,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.82 : 36,713.52 = 14,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.82/36,713.52 = 14,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.82x = 36,713.52 × 14,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.82x = 538,498,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,498,491.68/26,603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.40

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