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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.19, 36,671.28 and 14,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.19, 36,671.28 and 14,635.52 is: 20,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.19 : 36,671.28 = 14,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.19/36,671.28 = 14,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.19x = 36,671.28 × 14,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.19x = 536,703,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,703,343.54/26,572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.94

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