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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.22, 36,671.04 and 14,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.22, 36,671.04 and 14,636.52 is: 20,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.22 : 36,671.04 = 14,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.22/36,671.04 = 14,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.22x = 36,671.04 × 14,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.22x = 536,736,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,736,410.38/26,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.40

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