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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.53, 36,672.89 and 14,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.53, 36,672.89 and 14,638.62 is: 20,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.53 : 36,672.89 = 14,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.53/36,672.89 = 14,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.53x = 36,672.89 × 14,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.53x = 536,840,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,840,565.34/26,575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.56

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