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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.19, 36,670.76 and 14,636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.19, 36,670.76 and 14,636.27 is: 20,197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.19 : 36,670.76 = 14,636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.19/36,670.76 = 14,636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.19x = 36,670.76 × 14,636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.19x = 536,722,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,722,887.93/26,573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.91

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