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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.53, 36,673.74 and 14,639.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.53, 36,673.74 and 14,639.97 is: 20,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.53 : 36,673.74 = 14,639.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.53/36,673.74 = 14,639.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.53x = 36,673.74 × 14,639.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.53x = 536,902,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,902,453.39/26,575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.89

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