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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.72, 36,659.85 and 14,630.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.72, 36,659.85 and 14,630.69 is: 20,189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.72 : 36,659.85 = 14,630.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.72/36,659.85 = 14,630.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.72x = 36,659.85 × 14,630.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.72x = 536,358,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,358,900.80/26,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.13

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