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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.38, 36,715.68 and 14,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.38, 36,715.68 and 14,669.19 is: 20,243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.38 : 36,715.68 = 14,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.38/36,715.68 = 14,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.38x = 36,715.68 × 14,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.38x = 538,589,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,589,285.90/26,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.62

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