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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.73, 36,674.81 and 14,638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.73, 36,674.81 and 14,638.82 is: 20,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.73 : 36,674.81 = 14,638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.73/36,674.81 = 14,638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.73x = 36,674.81 × 14,638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.73x = 536,875,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,875,942.12/26,575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.74

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