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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.98, 36,805.95 and 14,571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.98, 36,805.95 and 14,571.63 is: 20,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.98 : 36,805.95 = 14,571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.98/36,805.95 = 14,571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.98x = 36,805.95 × 14,571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.98x = 536,322,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,322,685.20/26,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.85

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