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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.03, 36,718.28 and 14,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.03, 36,718.28 and 14,671.36 is: 20,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.03 : 36,718.28 = 14,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.03/36,718.28 = 14,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.03x = 36,718.28 × 14,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.03x = 538,707,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,707,132.02/26,608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.04

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