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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.88, 36,664.62 and 14,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.88, 36,664.62 and 14,633.34 is: 20,193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.88 : 36,664.62 = 14,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.88/36,664.62 = 14,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.88x = 36,664.62 × 14,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.88x = 536,525,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,525,850.43/26,568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.77

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