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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.60, 36,714.58 and 14,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.60, 36,714.58 and 14,668.34 is: 20,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.60 : 36,714.58 = 14,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.60/36,714.58 = 14,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.60x = 36,714.58 × 14,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.60x = 538,541,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,541,942.40/26,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.44

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