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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.64, 36,682.52 and 14,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.64, 36,682.52 and 14,644.92 is: 20,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.64 : 36,682.52 = 14,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.64/36,682.52 = 14,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.64x = 36,682.52 × 14,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.64x = 537,212,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,212,570.80/26,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.91

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