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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.71, 36,660.78 and 14,630.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.71, 36,660.78 and 14,630.55 is: 20,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.71 : 36,660.78 = 14,630.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.71/36,660.78 = 14,630.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.71x = 36,660.78 × 14,630.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.71x = 536,367,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,367,374.83/26,566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.45

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