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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.41, 36,719.87 and 14,671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.41, 36,719.87 and 14,671.86 is: 20,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.41 : 36,719.87 = 14,671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.41/36,719.87 = 14,671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.41x = 36,719.87 × 14,671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.41x = 538,748,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,748,791.86/26,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.07

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