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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.25, 36,669.99 and 14,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.25, 36,669.99 and 14,634.59 is: 20,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.25 : 36,669.99 = 14,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.25/36,669.99 = 14,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.25x = 36,669.99 × 14,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.25x = 536,650,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,650,085.60/26,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.64

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