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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.77, 36,670.70 and 14,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.77, 36,670.70 and 14,635.10 is: 20,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.77 : 36,670.70 = 14,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.77/36,670.70 = 14,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.77x = 36,670.70 × 14,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.77x = 536,679,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,679,105.04/26,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.35

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