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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.33, 36,668.71 and 14,633.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.33, 36,668.71 and 14,633.66 is: 20,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.33 : 36,668.71 = 14,633.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.33/36,668.71 = 14,633.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.33x = 36,668.71 × 14,633.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.33x = 536,597,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,597,585.90/26,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.37

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