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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.35, 36,718.40 and 14,669.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.35, 36,718.40 and 14,669.65 is: 20,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.35 : 36,718.40 = 14,669.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.35/36,718.40 = 14,669.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.35x = 36,718.40 × 14,669.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.35x = 538,645,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,645,819.62/26,606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.01

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