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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.75, 36,670.68 and 14,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.75, 36,670.68 and 14,635.09 is: 20,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.75 : 36,670.68 = 14,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.75/36,670.68 = 14,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.75x = 36,670.68 × 14,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.75x = 536,678,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,678,518.81/26,571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.33

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