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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.44, 36,662.66 and 14,630.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.44, 36,662.66 and 14,630.77 is: 20,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.44 : 36,662.66 = 14,630.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.44/36,662.66 = 14,630.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.44x = 36,662.66 × 14,630.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.44x = 536,403,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,403,125.54/26,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.25

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