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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.68, 36,718.40 and 14,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.68, 36,718.40 and 14,671.04 is: 20,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.68 : 36,718.40 = 14,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.68/36,718.40 = 14,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.68x = 36,718.40 × 14,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.68x = 538,697,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,697,115.14/26,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.93

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