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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.03, 36,716.58 and 14,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.03, 36,716.58 and 14,669.06 is: 20,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.03 : 36,716.58 = 14,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.03/36,716.58 = 14,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.03x = 36,716.58 × 14,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.03x = 538,597,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,597,531.43/26,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.44

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