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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.69, 36,663.42 and 14,630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.69, 36,663.42 and 14,630.99 is: 20,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.69 : 36,663.42 = 14,630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.69/36,663.42 = 14,630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.69x = 36,663.42 × 14,630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.69x = 536,422,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,422,131.39/26,567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.77

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