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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.70, 36,717.44 and 14,671.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.70, 36,717.44 and 14,671.35 is: 20,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.70 : 36,717.44 = 14,671.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.70/36,717.44 = 14,671.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.70x = 36,717.44 × 14,671.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.70x = 538,694,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,694,339.99/26,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.57

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