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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.20, 36,659.98 and 14,628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.20, 36,659.98 and 14,628.51 is: 20,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.20 : 36,659.98 = 14,628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.20/36,659.98 = 14,628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.20x = 36,659.98 × 14,628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.20x = 536,280,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,280,884.03/26,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.35

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