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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.03, 36,666.88 and 14,633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.03, 36,666.88 and 14,633.06 is: 20,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.03 : 36,666.88 = 14,633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.03/36,666.88 = 14,633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.03x = 36,666.88 × 14,633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.03x = 536,548,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,548,435.14/26,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.75

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