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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.59, 36,718.68 and 14,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.59, 36,718.68 and 14,669.92 is: 20,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.59 : 36,718.68 = 14,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.59/36,718.68 = 14,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.59x = 36,718.68 × 14,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.59x = 538,660,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,660,098.11/26,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.08

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