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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.69, 36,670.59 and 14,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.69, 36,670.59 and 14,635.02 is: 20,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.69 : 36,670.59 = 14,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.69/36,670.59 = 14,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.69x = 36,670.59 × 14,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.69x = 536,674,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,674,854.65/26,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.24

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