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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.91, 36,659.57 and 14,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.91, 36,659.57 and 14,628.22 is: 20,186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.91 : 36,659.57 = 14,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.91/36,659.57 = 14,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.91x = 36,659.57 × 14,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.91x = 536,264,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,264,199.99/26,564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.94

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