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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.65, 36,848.39 and 14,602.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.65, 36,848.39 and 14,602.37 is: 20,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.65 : 36,848.39 = 14,602.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.65/36,848.39 = 14,602.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.65x = 36,848.39 × 14,602.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.65x = 538,073,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,073,567.43/26,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.32

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