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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.28, 36,657.96 and 14,464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.28, 36,657.96 and 14,464.97 is: 19,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.28 : 36,657.96 = 14,464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.28/36,657.96 = 14,464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.28x = 36,657.96 × 14,464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.28x = 530,256,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,256,291.66/26,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.25

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