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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.79, 36,717.63 and 14,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.79, 36,717.63 and 14,670.60 is: 20,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.79 : 36,717.63 = 14,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.79/36,717.63 = 14,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.79x = 36,717.63 × 14,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.79x = 538,669,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,669,662.68/26,606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.57

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