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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.96, 36,660.40 and 14,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.96, 36,660.40 and 14,629.14 is: 20,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.96 : 36,660.40 = 14,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.96/36,660.40 = 14,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.96x = 36,660.40 × 14,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.96x = 536,310,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,310,087.48/26,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.63

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