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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.35, 36,718.95 and 14,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.35, 36,718.95 and 14,670.82 is: 20,246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.35 : 36,718.95 = 14,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.35/36,718.95 = 14,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.35x = 36,718.95 × 14,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.35x = 538,697,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,697,106.04/26,606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.94

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