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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.52, 36,671.50 and 14,636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.52, 36,671.50 and 14,636.89 is: 20,198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.52 : 36,671.50 = 14,636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.52/36,671.50 = 14,636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.52x = 36,671.50 × 14,636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.52x = 536,756,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,756,711.64/26,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.93

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