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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.21, 36,666.99 and 14,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.21, 36,666.99 and 14,635.05 is: 20,195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.21 : 36,666.99 = 14,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.21/36,666.99 = 14,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.21x = 36,666.99 × 14,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.21x = 536,623,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,623,232.00/26,571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.66

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