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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.65, 36,674.64 and 14,639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.65, 36,674.64 and 14,639.31 is: 20,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.65 : 36,674.64 = 14,639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.65/36,674.64 = 14,639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.65x = 36,674.64 × 14,639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.65x = 536,891,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,891,424.10/26,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.38

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