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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,582.67, 36,682.71 and 14,645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,582.67, 36,682.71 and 14,645.76 is: 20,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,582.67 : 36,682.71 = 14,645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,582.67/36,682.71 = 14,645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,582.67x = 36,682.71 × 14,645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,582.67x = 537,246,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,246,166.81/26,582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.39

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