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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.42, 36,672.73 and 14,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.42, 36,672.73 and 14,638.50 is: 20,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.42 : 36,672.73 = 14,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.42/36,672.73 = 14,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.42x = 36,672.73 × 14,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.42x = 536,833,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,833,758.11/26,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.39

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