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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.58, 36,717.33 and 14,670.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.58, 36,717.33 and 14,670.35 is: 20,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.58 : 36,717.33 = 14,670.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.58/36,717.33 = 14,670.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.58x = 36,717.33 × 14,670.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.58x = 538,655,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,655,898.58/26,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.21

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