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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.78, 36,714.86 and 14,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.78, 36,714.86 and 14,668.56 is: 20,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.78 : 36,714.86 = 14,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.78/36,714.86 = 14,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.78x = 36,714.86 × 14,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.78x = 538,554,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,554,126.80/26,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.76

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