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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.86, 36,661.98 and 14,629.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.86, 36,661.98 and 14,629.95 is: 20,189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.86 : 36,661.98 = 14,629.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.86/36,661.98 = 14,629.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.86x = 36,661.98 × 14,629.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.86x = 536,362,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,362,934.30/26,566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.17

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