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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.08, 36,666.27 and 14,633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.08, 36,666.27 and 14,633.33 is: 20,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.08 : 36,666.27 = 14,633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.08/36,666.27 = 14,633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.08x = 36,666.27 × 14,633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.08x = 536,549,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,549,445.45/26,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,194.51

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