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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.04, 36,656.70 and 14,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.04, 36,656.70 and 14,626.14 is: 20,183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.04 : 36,656.70 = 14,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.04/36,656.70 = 14,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.04x = 36,656.70 × 14,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.04x = 536,146,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,146,026.14/26,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,183.91

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