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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.27, 36,717.98 and 14,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.27, 36,717.98 and 14,671.89 is: 20,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.27 : 36,717.98 = 14,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.27/36,717.98 = 14,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.27x = 36,717.98 × 14,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.27x = 538,722,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,722,090.22/26,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.66

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