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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.19, 36,662.73 and 14,630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.19, 36,662.73 and 14,630.49 is: 20,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.19 : 36,662.73 = 14,630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.19/36,662.73 = 14,630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.19x = 36,662.73 × 14,630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.19x = 536,393,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,393,704.64/26,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.08

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