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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.24, 36,668.27 and 14,634.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.24, 36,668.27 and 14,634.42 is: 20,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.24 : 36,668.27 = 14,634.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.24/36,668.27 = 14,634.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.24x = 36,668.27 × 14,634.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.24x = 536,618,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,618,928.03/26,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.48

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