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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.70, 36,660.67 and 14,629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.70, 36,660.67 and 14,629.01 is: 20,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.70 : 36,660.67 = 14,629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.70/36,660.67 = 14,629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.70x = 36,660.67 × 14,629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.70x = 536,309,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,309,308.04/26,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.04

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