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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.68, 36,663.64 and 14,631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.68, 36,663.64 and 14,631.06 is: 20,191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.68 : 36,663.64 = 14,631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.68/36,663.64 = 14,631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.68x = 36,663.64 × 14,631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.68x = 536,427,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,427,916.66/26,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.00

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