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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.38, 36,717.06 and 14,670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.38, 36,717.06 and 14,670.19 is: 20,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.38 : 36,717.06 = 14,670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.38/36,717.06 = 14,670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.38x = 36,717.06 × 14,670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.38x = 538,646,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,646,246.44/26,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.00

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