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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.40, 36,718.08 and 14,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.40, 36,718.08 and 14,671.76 is: 20,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.40 : 36,718.08 = 14,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.40/36,718.08 = 14,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.40x = 36,718.08 × 14,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.40x = 538,718,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,718,857.42/26,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.20

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