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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.51, 36,657.89 and 14,626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.51, 36,657.89 and 14,626.90 is: 20,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.51 : 36,657.89 = 14,626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.51/36,657.89 = 14,626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.51x = 36,657.89 × 14,626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.51x = 536,191,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,191,153.72/26,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.25

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