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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.87, 36,719.12 and 14,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.87, 36,719.12 and 14,671.64 is: 20,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.87 : 36,719.12 = 14,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.87/36,719.12 = 14,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.87x = 36,719.12 × 14,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.87x = 538,729,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,729,452.80/26,607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.00

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