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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.95, 36,719.19 and 14,671.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.95, 36,719.19 and 14,671.71 is: 20,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.95 : 36,719.19 = 14,671.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.95/36,719.19 = 14,671.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.95x = 36,719.19 × 14,671.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.95x = 538,733,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,733,307.11/26,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.08

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