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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.96, 36,661.78 and 14,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.96, 36,661.78 and 14,630.14 is: 20,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.96 : 36,661.78 = 14,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.96/36,661.78 = 14,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.96x = 36,661.78 × 14,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.96x = 536,366,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,366,974.05/26,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.01

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