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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.82, 36,657.59 and 14,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.82, 36,657.59 and 14,628.24 is: 20,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.82 : 36,657.59 = 14,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.82/36,657.59 = 14,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.82x = 36,657.59 × 14,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.82x = 536,235,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,235,951.20/26,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.71

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