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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.58, 36,721.22 and 14,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.58, 36,721.22 and 14,673.69 is: 20,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.58 : 36,721.22 = 14,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.58/36,721.22 = 14,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.58x = 36,721.22 × 14,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.58x = 538,835,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,835,725.33/26,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.69

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