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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.66, 36,714.70 and 14,505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.66, 36,714.70 and 14,505.88 is: 20,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.66 : 36,714.70 = 14,505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.66/36,714.70 = 14,505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.66x = 36,714.70 × 14,505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.66x = 532,579,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,579,032.44/26,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.51

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