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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.27, 36,664.04 and 14,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.27, 36,664.04 and 14,631.52 is: 20,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.27 : 36,664.04 = 14,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.27/36,664.04 = 14,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.27x = 36,664.04 × 14,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.27x = 536,450,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,450,634.54/26,568.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.40

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