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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.35, 36,719.78 and 14,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.35, 36,719.78 and 14,670.65 is: 20,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.35 : 36,719.78 = 14,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.35/36,719.78 = 14,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.35x = 36,719.78 × 14,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.35x = 538,702,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,702,783.50/26,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.39

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