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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.47, 36,662.48 and 14,630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.47, 36,662.48 and 14,630.64 is: 20,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.47 : 36,662.48 = 14,630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.47/36,662.48 = 14,630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.47x = 36,662.48 × 14,630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.47x = 536,395,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,395,473.23/26,566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.69

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