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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.94, 36,668.88 and 14,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.94, 36,668.88 and 14,635.28 is: 20,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.94 : 36,668.88 = 14,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.94/36,668.88 = 14,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.94x = 36,668.88 × 14,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.94x = 536,659,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,659,417.76/26,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.47

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