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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.64, 36,712.97 and 14,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.64, 36,712.97 and 14,668.27 is: 20,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.64 : 36,712.97 = 14,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.64/36,712.97 = 14,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.64x = 36,712.97 × 14,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.64x = 538,515,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,515,756.46/26,605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.66

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