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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.44, 36,668.68 and 14,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.44, 36,668.68 and 14,635.60 is: 20,197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.44 : 36,668.68 = 14,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.44/36,668.68 = 14,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.44x = 36,668.68 × 14,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.44x = 536,668,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,668,133.01/26,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.18

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