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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.94, 36,656.85 and 14,626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.94, 36,656.85 and 14,626.25 is: 20,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.94 : 36,656.85 = 14,626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.94/36,656.85 = 14,626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.94x = 36,656.85 × 14,626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.94x = 536,152,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,152,158.24/26,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.22

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