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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.83, 36,670.79 and 14,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.83, 36,670.79 and 14,635.17 is: 20,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.83 : 36,670.79 = 14,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.83/36,670.79 = 14,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.83x = 36,670.79 × 14,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.83x = 536,683,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,683,245.68/26,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.45

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