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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.86, 36,719.55 and 14,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.86, 36,719.55 and 14,671.98 is: 20,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.86 : 36,719.55 = 14,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.86/36,719.55 = 14,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.86x = 36,719.55 × 14,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.86x = 538,748,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,748,503.21/26,608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.96

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