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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.70, 36,669.18 and 14,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.70, 36,669.18 and 14,635.45 is: 20,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.70 : 36,669.18 = 14,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.70/36,669.18 = 14,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.70x = 36,669.18 × 14,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.70x = 536,669,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,669,950.43/26,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.05

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