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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.90, 36,717.27 and 14,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.90, 36,717.27 and 14,670.33 is: 20,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.90 : 36,717.27 = 14,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.90/36,717.27 = 14,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.90x = 36,717.27 × 14,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.90x = 538,654,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,654,467.60/26,606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.92

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