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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.42, 36,657.65 and 14,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.42, 36,657.65 and 14,626.76 is: 20,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.42 : 36,657.65 = 14,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.42/36,657.65 = 14,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.42x = 36,657.65 × 14,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.42x = 536,182,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,182,501.99/26,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.99

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