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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.55, 36,672.68 and 14,638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.55, 36,672.68 and 14,638.58 is: 20,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.55 : 36,672.68 = 14,638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.55/36,672.68 = 14,638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.55x = 36,672.68 × 14,638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.55x = 536,835,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,835,959.99/26,575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.37

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