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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.95, 36,715.05 and 14,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.95, 36,715.05 and 14,668.71 is: 20,242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.95 : 36,715.05 = 14,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.95/36,715.05 = 14,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.95x = 36,715.05 × 14,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.95x = 538,562,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,562,421.09/26,604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.94

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