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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.39, 36,668.07 and 14,635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.39, 36,668.07 and 14,635.85 is: 20,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.39 : 36,668.07 = 14,635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.39/36,668.07 = 14,635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.39x = 36,668.07 × 14,635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.39x = 536,668,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,668,188.97/26,571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.22

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