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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.59, 36,661.04 and 14,923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.59, 36,661.04 and 14,923.76 is: 20,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.59 : 36,661.04 = 14,923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.59/36,661.04 = 14,923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.59x = 36,661.04 × 14,923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.59x = 547,120,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,120,360.35/26,564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.85

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