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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.72, 36,657.09 and 14,628.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.72, 36,657.09 and 14,628.69 is: 20,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.72 : 36,657.09 = 14,628.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.72/36,657.09 = 14,628.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.72x = 36,657.09 × 14,628.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.72x = 536,245,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,245,205.91/26,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.37

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