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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.80, 36,656.68 and 14,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.80, 36,656.68 and 14,624.86 is: 20,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.80 : 36,656.68 = 14,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.80/36,656.68 = 14,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.80x = 36,656.68 × 14,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.80x = 536,098,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,098,813.06/26,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.56

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