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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.80, 36,714.88 and 14,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.80, 36,714.88 and 14,668.60 is: 20,242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.80 : 36,714.88 = 14,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.80/36,714.88 = 14,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.80x = 36,714.88 × 14,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.80x = 538,555,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,555,888.77/26,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.81

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