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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.77, 36,711.77 and 14,667.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.77, 36,711.77 and 14,667.39 is: 20,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.77 : 36,711.77 = 14,667.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.77/36,711.77 = 14,667.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.77x = 36,711.77 × 14,667.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.77x = 538,465,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,465,774.84/26,604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.45

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