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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.02, 36,713.24 and 14,667.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.02, 36,713.24 and 14,667.70 is: 20,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.02 : 36,713.24 = 14,667.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.02/36,713.24 = 14,667.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.02x = 36,713.24 × 14,667.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.02x = 538,498,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,498,790.35/26,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.50

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