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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.33, 36,716.49 and 14,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.33, 36,716.49 and 14,669.82 is: 20,243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.33 : 36,716.49 = 14,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.33/36,716.49 = 14,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.33x = 36,716.49 × 14,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.33x = 538,624,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,624,299.33/26,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.46

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