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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.94, 36,672.08 and 14,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.94, 36,672.08 and 14,474.36 is: 19,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.94 : 36,672.08 = 14,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.94/36,672.08 = 14,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.94x = 36,672.08 × 14,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.94x = 530,804,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,804,907.18/26,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.64

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