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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.85, 36,717.71 and 14,669.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.85, 36,717.71 and 14,669.15 is: 20,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.85 : 36,717.71 = 14,669.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.85/36,717.71 = 14,669.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.85x = 36,717.71 × 14,669.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.85x = 538,617,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,617,338.71/26,605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.32

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