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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.56, 36,672.90 and 14,637.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.56, 36,672.90 and 14,637.86 is: 20,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.56 : 36,672.90 = 14,637.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.56/36,672.90 = 14,637.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.56x = 36,672.90 × 14,637.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.56x = 536,812,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,812,812.78/26,574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.25

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