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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.56, 36,848.90 and 14,602.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.56, 36,848.90 and 14,602.67 is: 20,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.56 : 36,848.90 = 14,602.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.56/36,848.90 = 14,602.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.56x = 36,848.90 × 14,602.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.56x = 538,092,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,092,224.12/26,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.09

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