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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.08, 36,716.67 and 14,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.08, 36,716.67 and 14,668.41 is: 20,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.08 : 36,716.67 = 14,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.08/36,716.67 = 14,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.08x = 36,716.67 × 14,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.08x = 538,575,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,575,169.39/26,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.32

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