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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.49, 36,718.27 and 14,671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.49, 36,718.27 and 14,671.01 is: 20,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.49 : 36,718.27 = 14,671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.49/36,718.27 = 14,671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.49x = 36,718.27 × 14,671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.49x = 538,694,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,694,161.47/26,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.96

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