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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.39, 36,682.54 and 14,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.39, 36,682.54 and 14,644.76 is: 20,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.39 : 36,682.54 = 14,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.39/36,682.54 = 14,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.39x = 36,682.54 × 14,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.39x = 537,206,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,206,774.47/26,581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.88

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