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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.05, 36,669.70 and 14,634.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.05, 36,669.70 and 14,634.38 is: 20,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.05 : 36,669.70 = 14,634.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.05/36,669.70 = 14,634.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.05x = 36,669.70 × 14,634.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.05x = 536,638,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,638,324.29/26,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.35

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