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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.19, 36,673.51 and 14,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.19, 36,673.51 and 14,638.27 is: 20,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.19 : 36,673.51 = 14,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.19/36,673.51 = 14,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.19x = 36,673.51 × 14,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.19x = 536,836,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,836,741.23/26,575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.67

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