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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.38, 36,718.44 and 14,671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.38, 36,718.44 and 14,671.19 is: 20,246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.38 : 36,718.44 = 14,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.38/36,718.44 = 14,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.38x = 36,718.44 × 14,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.38x = 538,703,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,703,209.74/26,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.38

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