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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.76, 36,664.88 and 14,631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.76, 36,664.88 and 14,631.99 is: 20,192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.76 : 36,664.88 = 14,631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.76/36,664.88 = 14,631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.76x = 36,664.88 × 14,631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.76x = 536,480,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,480,157.51/26,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.14

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