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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.32, 36,713.52 and 14,668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.32, 36,713.52 and 14,668.78 is: 20,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.32 : 36,713.52 = 14,668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.32/36,713.52 = 14,668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.32x = 36,713.52 × 14,668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.32x = 538,542,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,542,547.91/26,604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.67

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