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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.39, 36,718.16 and 14,670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.39, 36,718.16 and 14,670.75 is: 20,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.39 : 36,718.16 = 14,670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.39/36,718.16 = 14,670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.39x = 36,718.16 × 14,670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.39x = 538,682,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,682,782.87/26,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.61

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