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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.55, 36,674.24 and 14,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.55, 36,674.24 and 14,638.88 is: 20,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.55 : 36,674.24 = 14,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.55/36,674.24 = 14,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.55x = 36,674.24 × 14,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.55x = 536,869,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,869,541.89/26,575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.64

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