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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.09, 36,716.67 and 14,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.09, 36,716.67 and 14,668.40 is: 20,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.09 : 36,716.67 = 14,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.09/36,716.67 = 14,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.09x = 36,716.67 × 14,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.09x = 538,574,802.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,574,802.23/26,605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.30

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