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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.51, 36,717.84 and 14,508.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.51, 36,717.84 and 14,508.09 is: 20,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.51 : 36,717.84 = 14,508.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.51/36,717.84 = 14,508.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.51x = 36,717.84 × 14,508.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.51x = 532,705,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,705,727.33/26,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.88

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