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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.40, 36,671.54 and 14,637.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.40, 36,671.54 and 14,637.06 is: 20,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.40 : 36,671.54 = 14,637.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.40/36,671.54 = 14,637.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.40x = 36,671.54 × 14,637.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.40x = 536,763,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,763,458.09/26,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.28

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