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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.84, 36,804.74 and 14,570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.84, 36,804.74 and 14,570.87 is: 20,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.84 : 36,804.74 = 14,570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.84/36,804.74 = 14,570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.84x = 36,804.74 × 14,570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.84x = 536,276,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,276,825.05/26,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.99

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