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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.68, 36,659.50 and 14,628.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.68, 36,659.50 and 14,628.06 is: 20,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.68 : 36,659.50 = 14,628.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.68/36,659.50 = 14,628.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.68x = 36,659.50 × 14,628.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.68x = 536,257,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,257,466.47/26,564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.86

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