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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.13, 36,664.02 and 14,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.13, 36,664.02 and 14,631.44 is: 20,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.13 : 36,664.02 = 14,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.13/36,664.02 = 14,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.13x = 36,664.02 × 14,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.13x = 536,447,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,447,335.63/26,568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.39

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