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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.80, 36,661.59 and 14,467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.80, 36,661.59 and 14,467.07 is: 19,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.80 : 36,661.59 = 14,467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.80/36,661.59 = 14,467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.80x = 36,661.59 × 14,467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.80x = 530,385,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,385,880.50/26,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.99

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