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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.85, 36,719.09 and 14,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.85, 36,719.09 and 14,670.16 is: 20,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.85 : 36,719.09 = 14,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.85/36,719.09 = 14,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.85x = 36,719.09 × 14,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.85x = 538,674,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,674,925.35/26,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.72

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