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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.62, 36,713.38 and 14,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.62, 36,713.38 and 14,667.26 is: 20,240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.62 : 36,713.38 = 14,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.62/36,713.38 = 14,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.62x = 36,713.38 × 14,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.62x = 538,484,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,484,689.94/26,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.27

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