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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.70, 36,668.03 and 14,633.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.70, 36,668.03 and 14,633.19 is: 20,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.70 : 36,668.03 = 14,633.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.70/36,668.03 = 14,633.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.70x = 36,668.03 × 14,633.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.70x = 536,570,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,570,176.75/26,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,194.05

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