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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.93, 36,660.66 and 14,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.93, 36,660.66 and 14,629.04 is: 20,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.93 : 36,660.66 = 14,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.93/36,660.66 = 14,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.93x = 36,660.66 × 14,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.93x = 536,310,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,310,078.26/26,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.89

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