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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.30, 36,714.02 and 14,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.30, 36,714.02 and 14,667.40 is: 20,241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.30 : 36,714.02 = 14,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.30/36,714.02 = 14,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.30x = 36,714.02 × 14,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.30x = 538,499,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,499,216.95/26,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.06

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