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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.10, 36,716.66 and 14,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.10, 36,716.66 and 14,669.86 is: 20,244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.10 : 36,716.66 = 14,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.10/36,716.66 = 14,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.10x = 36,716.66 × 14,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.10x = 538,628,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,628,261.87/26,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.54

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