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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.04, 36,655.63 and 14,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.04, 36,655.63 and 14,624.08 is: 20,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.04 : 36,655.63 = 14,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.04/36,655.63 = 14,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.04x = 36,655.63 × 14,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.04x = 536,054,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,054,865.57/26,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.48

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