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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.50, 36,672.37 and 14,638.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.50, 36,672.37 and 14,638.95 is: 20,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.50 : 36,672.37 = 14,638.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.50/36,672.37 = 14,638.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.50x = 36,672.37 × 14,638.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.50x = 536,844,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,844,734.25/26,574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.50

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