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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.82, 36,688.44 and 14,649.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.82, 36,688.44 and 14,649.05 is: 20,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.82 : 36,688.44 = 14,649.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.82/36,688.44 = 14,649.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.82x = 36,688.44 × 14,649.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.82x = 537,450,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,450,938.64/26,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.70

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