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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.96, 36,663.83 and 14,631.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.96, 36,663.83 and 14,631.31 is: 20,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.96 : 36,663.83 = 14,631.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.96/36,663.83 = 14,631.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.96x = 36,663.83 × 14,631.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.96x = 536,439,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,439,890.06/26,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.24

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