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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.51, 36,660.99 and 14,629.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.51, 36,660.99 and 14,629.81 is: 20,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.51 : 36,660.99 = 14,629.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.51/36,660.99 = 14,629.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.51x = 36,660.99 × 14,629.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.51x = 536,343,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,343,318.11/26,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.70

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