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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.89, 36,716.08 and 14,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.89, 36,716.08 and 14,670.52 is: 20,243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.89 : 36,716.08 = 14,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.89/36,716.08 = 14,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.89x = 36,716.08 × 14,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.89x = 538,643,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,643,985.96/26,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.77

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