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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.22, 36,673.80 and 14,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.22, 36,673.80 and 14,638.52 is: 20,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.22 : 36,673.80 = 14,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.22/36,673.80 = 14,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.22x = 36,673.80 × 14,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.22x = 536,850,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,850,154.78/26,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.16

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