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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.74, 36,716.16 and 14,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.74, 36,716.16 and 14,669.52 is: 20,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.74 : 36,716.16 = 14,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.74/36,716.16 = 14,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.74x = 36,716.16 × 14,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.74x = 538,608,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,608,443.44/26,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.07

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