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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.64, 36,711.59 and 14,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.64, 36,711.59 and 14,667.27 is: 20,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.64 : 36,711.59 = 14,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.64/36,711.59 = 14,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.64x = 36,711.59 × 14,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.64x = 538,458,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,458,802.66/26,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.28

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