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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.79, 36,662.08 and 14,628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.79, 36,662.08 and 14,628.79 is: 20,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.79 : 36,662.08 = 14,628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.79/36,662.08 = 14,628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.79x = 36,662.08 × 14,628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.79x = 536,321,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,321,869.28/26,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.92

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