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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.75, 36,662.12 and 14,630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.75, 36,662.12 and 14,630.07 is: 20,189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.75 : 36,662.12 = 14,630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.75/36,662.12 = 14,630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.75x = 36,662.12 × 14,630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.75x = 536,369,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,369,381.95/26,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.50

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