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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.12, 36,659.97 and 14,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.12, 36,659.97 and 14,628.44 is: 20,187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.12 : 36,659.97 = 14,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.12/36,659.97 = 14,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.12x = 36,659.97 × 14,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.12x = 536,278,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,278,263.20/26,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.31

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