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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.76, 36,663.51 and 14,630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.76, 36,663.51 and 14,630.99 is: 20,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.76 : 36,663.51 = 14,630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.76/36,663.51 = 14,630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.76x = 36,663.51 × 14,630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.76x = 536,423,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,423,375.02/26,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.76

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