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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.15, 36,668.43 and 14,634.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.15, 36,668.43 and 14,634.81 is: 20,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.15 : 36,668.43 = 14,634.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.15/36,668.43 = 14,634.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.15x = 36,668.43 × 14,634.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.15x = 536,635,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,635,506.05/26,571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.17

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