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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.73, 36,714.77 and 14,668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.73, 36,714.77 and 14,668.50 is: 20,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.73 : 36,714.77 = 14,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.73/36,714.77 = 14,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.73x = 36,714.77 × 14,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.73x = 538,550,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,550,603.75/26,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.66

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