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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.81, 36,687.09 and 14,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.81, 36,687.09 and 14,647.22 is: 20,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.81 : 36,687.09 = 14,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.81/36,687.09 = 14,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.81x = 36,687.09 × 14,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.81x = 537,363,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,363,878.39/26,585.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.43

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