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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.20, 36,716.10 and 14,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.20, 36,716.10 and 14,670.68 is: 20,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.20 : 36,716.10 = 14,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.20/36,716.10 = 14,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.20x = 36,716.10 × 14,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.20x = 538,650,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,650,153.95/26,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.29

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