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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.96, 36,715.74 and 14,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.96, 36,715.74 and 14,670.40 is: 20,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.96 : 36,715.74 = 14,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.96/36,715.74 = 14,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.96x = 36,715.74 × 14,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.96x = 538,634,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,634,592.10/26,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.88

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