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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.74, 36,659.26 and 14,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.74, 36,659.26 and 14,626.82 is: 20,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.74 : 36,659.26 = 14,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.74/36,659.26 = 14,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.74x = 36,659.26 × 14,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.74x = 536,208,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,208,397.35/26,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.21

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