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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.81, 36,674.91 and 14,638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.81, 36,674.91 and 14,638.15 is: 20,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.81 : 36,674.91 = 14,638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.81/36,674.91 = 14,638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.81x = 36,674.91 × 14,638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.81x = 536,852,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,852,833.82/26,574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.57

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