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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.41, 36,821.99 and 14,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.41, 36,821.99 and 14,583.23 is: 20,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.41 : 36,821.99 = 14,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.41/36,821.99 = 14,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.41x = 36,821.99 × 14,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.41x = 536,983,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,983,677.74/26,682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.01

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