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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.59, 36,662.42 and 14,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.59, 36,662.42 and 14,924.76 is: 20,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.59 : 36,662.42 = 14,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.59/36,662.42 = 14,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.59x = 36,662.42 × 14,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.59x = 547,177,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,177,819.52/26,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.24

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