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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.20, 36,717.48 and 14,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.20, 36,717.48 and 14,671.68 is: 20,246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.20 : 36,717.48 = 14,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.20/36,717.48 = 14,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.20x = 36,717.48 × 14,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.20x = 538,707,116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,707,116.97/26,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.67

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