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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.82, 36,717.67 and 14,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.82, 36,717.67 and 14,670.60 is: 20,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.82 : 36,717.67 = 14,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.82/36,717.67 = 14,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.82x = 36,717.67 × 14,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.82x = 538,670,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,670,249.50/26,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.57

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