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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.52, 36,656.52 and 14,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.52, 36,656.52 and 14,625.52 is: 20,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.52 : 36,656.52 = 14,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.52/36,656.52 = 14,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.52x = 36,656.52 × 14,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.52x = 536,120,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,120,666.39/26,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,183.35

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