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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.52, 36,679.86 and 14,643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.52, 36,679.86 and 14,643.96 is: 20,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.52 : 36,679.86 = 14,643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.52/36,679.86 = 14,643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.52x = 36,679.86 × 14,643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.52x = 537,138,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,138,402.65/26,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.73

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