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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.65, 36,684.33 and 14,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.65, 36,684.33 and 14,644.98 is: 20,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.65 : 36,684.33 = 14,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.65/36,684.33 = 14,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.65x = 36,684.33 × 14,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.65x = 537,241,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,241,279.16/26,581.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.98

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