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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.21, 36,673.36 and 14,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.21, 36,673.36 and 14,638.56 is: 20,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.21 : 36,673.36 = 14,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.21/36,673.36 = 14,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.21x = 36,673.36 × 14,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.21x = 536,845,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,845,180.76/26,575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.98

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