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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.46, 36,714.83 and 14,668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.46, 36,714.83 and 14,668.58 is: 20,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.46 : 36,714.83 = 14,668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.46/36,714.83 = 14,668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.46x = 36,714.83 × 14,668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.46x = 538,554,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,554,439.49/26,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.25

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