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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.41, 36,718.49 and 14,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.41, 36,718.49 and 14,670.86 is: 20,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.41 : 36,718.49 = 14,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.41/36,718.49 = 14,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.41x = 36,718.49 × 14,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.41x = 538,691,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,691,679.29/26,606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.69

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