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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.72, 36,658.47 and 14,629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.72, 36,658.47 and 14,629.69 is: 20,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.72 : 36,658.47 = 14,629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.72/36,658.47 = 14,629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.72x = 36,658.47 × 14,629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.72x = 536,302,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,302,051.97/26,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.75

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