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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.19, 36,659.97 and 14,628.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.19, 36,659.97 and 14,628.49 is: 20,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.19 : 36,659.97 = 14,628.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.19/36,659.97 = 14,628.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.19x = 36,659.97 × 14,628.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.19x = 536,279,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,279,912.90/26,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.32

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