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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.39, 36,715.38 and 14,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.39, 36,715.38 and 14,670.02 is: 20,243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.39 : 36,715.38 = 14,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.39/36,715.38 = 14,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.39x = 36,715.38 × 14,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.39x = 538,615,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,615,175.33/26,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.07

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