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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.46, 36,715.80 and 14,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.46, 36,715.80 and 14,667.78 is: 20,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.46 : 36,715.80 = 14,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.46/36,715.80 = 14,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.46x = 36,715.80 × 14,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.46x = 538,539,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,539,276.92/26,604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.44

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