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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.83, 36,679.99 and 14,642.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.83, 36,679.99 and 14,642.89 is: 20,207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.83 : 36,679.99 = 14,642.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.83/36,679.99 = 14,642.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.83x = 36,679.99 × 14,642.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.83x = 537,101,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,101,058.77/26,579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.09

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