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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.62, 36,670.51 and 14,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.62, 36,670.51 and 14,634.96 is: 20,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.62 : 36,670.51 = 14,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.62/36,670.51 = 14,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.62x = 36,670.51 × 14,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.62x = 536,671,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,671,410.44/26,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.16

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