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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.15, 36,683.64 and 14,644.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.15, 36,683.64 and 14,644.49 is: 20,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.15 : 36,683.64 = 14,644.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.15/36,683.64 = 14,644.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.15x = 36,683.64 × 14,644.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.15x = 537,213,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,213,015.73/26,581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.30

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