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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.66, 36,713.33 and 14,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.66, 36,713.33 and 14,504.88 is: 20,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.66 : 36,713.33 = 14,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.66/36,713.33 = 14,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.66x = 36,713.33 × 14,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.66x = 532,522,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,522,373.53/26,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.13

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