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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.08, 36,719.92 and 14,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.08, 36,719.92 and 14,672.20 is: 20,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.08 : 36,719.92 = 14,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.08/36,719.92 = 14,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.08x = 36,719.92 × 14,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.08x = 538,762,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,762,010.22/26,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.30

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