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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.65, 36,673.97 and 14,640.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.65, 36,673.97 and 14,640.11 is: 20,203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.65 : 36,673.97 = 14,640.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.65/36,673.97 = 14,640.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.65x = 36,673.97 × 14,640.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.65x = 536,910,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,910,698.37/26,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.11

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