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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.72, 36,717.43 and 14,669.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.72, 36,717.43 and 14,669.85 is: 20,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.72 : 36,717.43 = 14,669.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.72/36,717.43 = 14,669.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.72x = 36,717.43 × 14,669.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.72x = 538,639,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,639,117.14/26,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.48

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