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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.92, 36,673.41 and 14,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.92, 36,673.41 and 14,639 is: 20,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.92 : 36,673.41 = 14,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.92/36,673.41 = 14,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.92x = 36,673.41 × 14,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.92x = 536,862,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,862,048.99/26,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.07

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