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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.87, 36,664.74 and 14,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.87, 36,664.74 and 14,631.96 is: 20,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.87 : 36,664.74 = 14,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.87/36,664.74 = 14,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.87x = 36,664.74 × 14,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.87x = 536,477,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,477,009.09/26,568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.94

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