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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.49, 36,717.06 and 14,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.49, 36,717.06 and 14,669.60 is: 20,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.49 : 36,717.06 = 14,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.49/36,717.06 = 14,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.49x = 36,717.06 × 14,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.49x = 538,624,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,624,399.79/26,606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.10

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