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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.87, 36,715.91 and 14,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.87, 36,715.91 and 14,668.88 is: 20,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.87 : 36,715.91 = 14,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.87/36,715.91 = 14,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.87x = 36,715.91 × 14,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.87x = 538,581,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,581,020.96/26,607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.42

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