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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.56, 36,717.32 and 14,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.56, 36,717.32 and 14,668.88 is: 20,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.56 : 36,717.32 = 14,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.56/36,717.32 = 14,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.56x = 36,717.32 × 14,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.56x = 538,601,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,601,704.07/26,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.95

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