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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.42, 36,717.11 and 14,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.42, 36,717.11 and 14,670.18 is: 20,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.42 : 36,717.11 = 14,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.42/36,717.11 = 14,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.42x = 36,717.11 × 14,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.42x = 538,646,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,646,539.43/26,606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.98

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