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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.63, 36,664.49 and 14,631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.63, 36,664.49 and 14,631.71 is: 20,191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.63 : 36,664.49 = 14,631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.63/36,664.49 = 14,631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.63x = 36,664.49 × 14,631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.63x = 536,464,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,464,358.00/26,568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.64

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