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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.67, 36,673.08 and 14,638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.67, 36,673.08 and 14,638.75 is: 20,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.67 : 36,673.08 = 14,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.67/36,673.08 = 14,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.67x = 36,673.08 × 14,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.67x = 536,848,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,848,049.85/26,575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.73

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