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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.39, 36,711.25 and 14,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.39, 36,711.25 and 14,667.02 is: 20,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.39 : 36,711.25 = 14,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.39/36,711.25 = 14,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.39x = 36,711.25 × 14,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.39x = 538,444,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,444,417.75/26,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.93

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