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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.02, 36,714.62 and 14,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.02, 36,714.62 and 14,668.70 is: 20,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.02 : 36,714.62 = 14,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.02/36,714.62 = 14,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.02x = 36,714.62 × 14,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.02x = 538,555,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,555,746.39/26,606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.88

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