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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.74, 36,674.80 and 14,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.74, 36,674.80 and 14,639.46 is: 20,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.74 : 36,674.80 = 14,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.74/36,674.80 = 14,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.74x = 36,674.80 × 14,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.74x = 536,899,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,899,267.61/26,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.61

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