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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.65, 36,682.95 and 14,643.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.65, 36,682.95 and 14,643.98 is: 20,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.65 : 36,682.95 = 14,643.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.65/36,682.95 = 14,643.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.65x = 36,682.95 × 14,643.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.65x = 537,184,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,184,477.85/26,580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.61

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