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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.29, 36,718.37 and 14,671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.29, 36,718.37 and 14,671.07 is: 20,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.29 : 36,718.37 = 14,671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.29/36,718.37 = 14,671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.29x = 36,718.37 × 14,671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.29x = 538,697,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,697,703.20/26,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.24

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