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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.66, 36,716.08 and 14,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.66, 36,716.08 and 14,506.88 is: 20,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.66 : 36,716.08 = 14,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.66/36,716.08 = 14,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.66x = 36,716.08 × 14,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.66x = 532,635,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,635,766.63/26,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,018.89

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