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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.48, 36,668.33 and 14,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.48, 36,668.33 and 14,635.82 is: 20,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.48 : 36,668.33 = 14,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.48/36,668.33 = 14,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.48x = 36,668.33 × 14,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.48x = 536,670,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,670,894.24/26,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.50

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