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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.97, 36,688.71 and 14,649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.97, 36,688.71 and 14,649.27 is: 20,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.97 : 36,688.71 = 14,649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.97/36,688.71 = 14,649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.97x = 36,688.71 × 14,649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.97x = 537,462,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,462,818.74/26,585.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.03

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