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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.54, 36,714.24 and 14,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.54, 36,714.24 and 14,668.08 is: 20,241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.54 : 36,714.24 = 14,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.54/36,714.24 = 14,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.54x = 36,714.24 × 14,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.54x = 538,527,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,527,409.46/26,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.94

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