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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.58, 36,718.71 and 14,671.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.58, 36,718.71 and 14,671.35 is: 20,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.58 : 36,718.71 = 14,671.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.58/36,718.71 = 14,671.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.58x = 36,718.71 × 14,671.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.58x = 538,713,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,713,045.96/26,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.60

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