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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.74, 36,660.64 and 14,627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.74, 36,660.64 and 14,627.82 is: 20,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.74 : 36,660.64 = 14,627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.74/36,660.64 = 14,627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.74x = 36,660.64 × 14,627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.74x = 536,265,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,265,243.00/26,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.59

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