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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.08, 36,655.74 and 14,627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.08, 36,655.74 and 14,627.46 is: 20,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.08 : 36,655.74 = 14,627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.08/36,655.74 = 14,627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.08x = 36,655.74 × 14,627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.08x = 536,180,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,180,370.62/26,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.17

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