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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.46, 36,716.20 and 14,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.46, 36,716.20 and 14,669.59 is: 20,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.46 : 36,716.20 = 14,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.46/36,716.20 = 14,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.46x = 36,716.20 × 14,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.46x = 538,611,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,611,600.36/26,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.64

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