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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.63, 36,690.33 and 14,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.63, 36,690.33 and 14,650.74 is: 20,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.63 : 36,690.33 = 14,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.63/36,690.33 = 14,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.63x = 36,690.33 × 14,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.63x = 537,540,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,540,416.67/26,586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.45

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