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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.40, 36,716.96 and 14,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.40, 36,716.96 and 14,669.52 is: 20,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.40 : 36,716.96 = 14,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.40/36,716.96 = 14,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.40x = 36,716.96 × 14,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.40x = 538,620,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,620,179.06/26,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.01

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