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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.96, 36,719.26 and 14,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.96, 36,719.26 and 14,670.28 is: 20,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.96 : 36,719.26 = 14,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.96/36,719.26 = 14,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.96x = 36,719.26 × 14,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.96x = 538,681,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,681,697.12/26,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.90

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