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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.15, 36,719.51 and 14,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.15, 36,719.51 and 14,671.18 is: 20,246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.15 : 36,719.51 = 14,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.15/36,719.51 = 14,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.15x = 36,719.51 × 14,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.15x = 538,718,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,718,540.72/26,608.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.37

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