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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.32, 36,714.90 and 14,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.32, 36,714.90 and 14,669.78 is: 20,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.32 : 36,714.90 = 14,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.32/36,714.90 = 14,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.32x = 36,714.90 × 14,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.32x = 538,599,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,599,505.72/26,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.05

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