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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.77, 36,669.96 and 14,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.77, 36,669.96 and 14,637.21 is: 20,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.77 : 36,669.96 = 14,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.77/36,669.96 = 14,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.77x = 36,669.96 × 14,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.77x = 536,745,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,745,905.21/26,572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.09

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