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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.46, 36,715.08 and 14,668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.46, 36,715.08 and 14,668.21 is: 20,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.46 : 36,715.08 = 14,668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.46/36,715.08 = 14,668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.46x = 36,715.08 × 14,668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.46x = 538,544,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,544,503.61/26,604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.64

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