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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.96, 36,716.49 and 14,669.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.96, 36,716.49 and 14,669.71 is: 20,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.96 : 36,716.49 = 14,669.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.96/36,716.49 = 14,669.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.96x = 36,716.49 × 14,669.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.96x = 538,620,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,620,260.52/26,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.35

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