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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.38, 36,669.30 and 14,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.38, 36,669.30 and 14,635.44 is: 20,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.38 : 36,669.30 = 14,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.38/36,669.30 = 14,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.38x = 36,669.30 × 14,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.38x = 536,671,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,671,339.99/26,572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.59

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