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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.84, 36,667.76 and 14,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.84, 36,667.76 and 14,634.16 is: 20,195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.84 : 36,667.76 = 14,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.84/36,667.76 = 14,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.84x = 36,667.76 × 14,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.84x = 536,601,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,601,866.68/26,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.14

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