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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.89, 36,717.45 and 14,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.89, 36,717.45 and 14,671.52 is: 20,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.89 : 36,717.45 = 14,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.89/36,717.45 = 14,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.89x = 36,717.45 × 14,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.89x = 538,700,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,700,618.44/26,608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.14

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