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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.26, 36,667.89 and 14,635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.26, 36,667.89 and 14,635.71 is: 20,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.26 : 36,667.89 = 14,635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.26/36,667.89 = 14,635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.26x = 36,667.89 × 14,635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.26x = 536,660,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,660,604.35/26,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.03

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