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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.46, 36,714.83 and 14,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.46, 36,714.83 and 14,668.59 is: 20,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.46 : 36,714.83 = 14,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.46/36,714.83 = 14,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.46x = 36,714.83 × 14,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.46x = 538,554,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,554,714.85/26,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.27

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