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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.06, 36,687.44 and 14,647.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.06, 36,687.44 and 14,647.47 is: 20,212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.06 : 36,687.44 = 14,647.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.06/36,687.44 = 14,647.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.06x = 36,687.44 × 14,647.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.06x = 537,378,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,378,103.54/26,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.78

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