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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.76, 36,681.46 and 14,643.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.76, 36,681.46 and 14,643.99 is: 20,208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.76 : 36,681.46 = 14,643.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.76/36,681.46 = 14,643.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.76x = 36,681.46 × 14,643.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.76x = 537,162,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,162,896.82/26,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.71

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