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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.89, 36,674.73 and 14,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.89, 36,674.73 and 14,639.19 is: 20,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.89 : 36,674.73 = 14,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.89/36,674.73 = 14,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.89x = 36,674.73 × 14,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.89x = 536,888,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,888,340.67/26,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.08

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