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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.75, 36,660.74 and 14,629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.75, 36,660.74 and 14,629.07 is: 20,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.75 : 36,660.74 = 14,629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.75/36,660.74 = 14,629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.75x = 36,660.74 × 14,629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.75x = 536,312,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,312,550.22/26,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.12

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