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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.70, 36,671.94 and 14,637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.70, 36,671.94 and 14,637.45 is: 20,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.70 : 36,671.94 = 14,637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.70/36,671.94 = 14,637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.70x = 36,671.94 × 14,637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.70x = 536,783,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,783,688.15/26,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.81

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