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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.73, 36,673.43 and 14,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.73, 36,673.43 and 14,637.82 is: 20,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.73 : 36,673.43 = 14,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.73/36,673.43 = 14,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.73x = 36,673.43 × 14,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.73x = 536,819,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,819,067.12/26,574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.36

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