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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.08, 36,714.42 and 14,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.08, 36,714.42 and 14,668.20 is: 20,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.08 : 36,714.42 = 14,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.08/36,714.42 = 14,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.08x = 36,714.42 × 14,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.08x = 538,534,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,534,455.44/26,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.79

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