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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.65, 36,667.96 and 14,634.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.65, 36,667.96 and 14,634.95 is: 20,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.65 : 36,667.96 = 14,634.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.65/36,667.96 = 14,634.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.65x = 36,667.96 × 14,634.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.65x = 536,633,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,633,541.27/26,571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.72

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