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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.21, 36,662.85 and 14,632.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.21, 36,662.85 and 14,632.05 is: 20,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.21 : 36,662.85 = 14,632.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.21/36,662.85 = 14,632.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.21x = 36,662.85 × 14,632.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.21x = 536,452,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,452,654.34/26,568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.52

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