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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.81, 36,670.77 and 14,635.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.81, 36,670.77 and 14,635.15 is: 20,197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.81 : 36,670.77 = 14,635.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.81/36,670.77 = 14,635.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.81x = 36,670.77 × 14,635.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.81x = 536,682,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,682,073.01/26,571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.42

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