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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,583.21, 36,683.55 and 14,647.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,583.21, 36,683.55 and 14,647.05 is: 20,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,583.21 : 36,683.55 = 14,647.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,583.21/36,683.55 = 14,647.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,583.21x = 36,683.55 × 14,647.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,583.21x = 537,305,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,305,791.03/26,583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.22

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