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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.79, 36,655.30 and 14,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.79, 36,655.30 and 14,623.86 is: 20,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.79 : 36,655.30 = 14,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.79/36,655.30 = 14,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.79x = 36,655.30 × 14,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.79x = 536,041,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,041,975.46/26,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.18

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