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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.32, 36,716.50 and 14,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.32, 36,716.50 and 14,669.40 is: 20,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.32 : 36,716.50 = 14,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.32/36,716.50 = 14,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.32x = 36,716.50 × 14,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.32x = 538,609,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,609,181.12/26,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.66

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