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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.55, 36,679.79 and 14,643.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.55, 36,679.79 and 14,643.63 is: 20,207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.55 : 36,679.79 = 14,643.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.55/36,679.79 = 14,643.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.55x = 36,679.79 × 14,643.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.55x = 537,125,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,125,273.24/26,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.46

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