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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.73, 36,669.27 and 14,634.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.73, 36,669.27 and 14,634.07 is: 20,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.73 : 36,669.27 = 14,634.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.73/36,669.27 = 14,634.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.73x = 36,669.27 × 14,634.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.73x = 536,620,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,620,565.50/26,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.93

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