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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.30, 36,669.42 and 14,634.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.30, 36,669.42 and 14,634.42 is: 20,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.30 : 36,669.42 = 14,634.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.30/36,669.42 = 14,634.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.30x = 36,669.42 × 14,634.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.30x = 536,635,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,635,693.44/26,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.06

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