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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.96, 36,671.55 and 14,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.96, 36,671.55 and 14,637.54 is: 20,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.96 : 36,671.55 = 14,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.96/36,671.55 = 14,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.96x = 36,671.55 × 14,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.96x = 536,781,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,781,279.99/26,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.04

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