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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.74, 36,656.51 and 14,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.74, 36,656.51 and 14,624.81 is: 20,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.74 : 36,656.51 = 14,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.74/36,656.51 = 14,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.74x = 36,656.51 × 14,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.74x = 536,094,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,094,494.01/26,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.44

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