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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.62, 36,718.77 and 14,671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.62, 36,718.77 and 14,671.39 is: 20,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.62 : 36,718.77 = 14,671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.62/36,718.77 = 14,671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.62x = 36,718.77 × 14,671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.62x = 538,715,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,715,138.04/26,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.65

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