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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.71, 36,719.31 and 14,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.71, 36,719.31 and 14,671.84 is: 20,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.71 : 36,719.31 = 14,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.71/36,719.31 = 14,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.71x = 36,719.31 × 14,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.71x = 538,739,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,739,841.23/26,608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.75

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