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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.51, 36,689.81 and 14,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.51, 36,689.81 and 14,649.72 is: 20,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.51 : 36,689.81 = 14,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.51/36,689.81 = 14,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.51x = 36,689.81 × 14,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.51x = 537,495,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,495,370.10/26,586.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.85

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