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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.01, 36,666.17 and 14,634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.01, 36,666.17 and 14,634.46 is: 20,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.01 : 36,666.17 = 14,634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.01/36,666.17 = 14,634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.01x = 36,666.17 × 14,634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.01x = 536,589,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,589,598.22/26,570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.31

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