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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.51, 36,716.84 and 14,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.51, 36,716.84 and 14,507.64 is: 20,020.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.51 : 36,716.84 = 14,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.51/36,716.84 = 14,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.51x = 36,716.84 × 14,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.51x = 532,674,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,674,760.13/26,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.47

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