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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.83, 36,682.75 and 14,644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.83, 36,682.75 and 14,644.89 is: 20,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.83 : 36,682.75 = 14,644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.83/36,682.75 = 14,644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.83x = 36,682.75 × 14,644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.83x = 537,214,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,214,838.65/26,581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.85

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