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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.28, 36,668.61 and 14,634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.28, 36,668.61 and 14,634.66 is: 20,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.28 : 36,668.61 = 14,634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.28/36,668.61 = 14,634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.28x = 36,668.61 × 14,634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.28x = 536,632,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,632,640.02/26,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.96

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