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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.48, 36,671.35 and 14,637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.48, 36,671.35 and 14,637.62 is: 20,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.48 : 36,671.35 = 14,637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.48/36,671.35 = 14,637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.48x = 36,671.35 × 14,637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.48x = 536,781,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,781,029.64/26,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.88

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