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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.51, 36,659.61 and 14,628.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.51, 36,659.61 and 14,628.81 is: 20,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.51 : 36,659.61 = 14,628.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.51/36,659.61 = 14,628.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.51x = 36,659.61 × 14,628.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.51x = 536,286,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,286,469.36/26,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.32

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