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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.06, 36,663.93 and 14,631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.06, 36,663.93 and 14,631.38 is: 20,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.06 : 36,663.93 = 14,631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.06/36,663.93 = 14,631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.06x = 36,663.93 × 14,631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.06x = 536,443,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,443,892.12/26,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.31

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