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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.58, 36,682.40 and 14,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.58, 36,682.40 and 14,644.64 is: 20,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.58 : 36,682.40 = 14,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.58/36,682.40 = 14,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.58x = 36,682.40 × 14,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.58x = 537,200,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,200,542.34/26,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.50

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