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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.39, 36,675.71 and 14,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.39, 36,675.71 and 14,638.72 is: 20,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.39 : 36,675.71 = 14,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.39/36,675.71 = 14,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.39x = 36,675.71 × 14,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.39x = 536,885,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,885,449.49/26,575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.35

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