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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.21, 36,664.23 and 14,633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.21, 36,664.23 and 14,633.05 is: 20,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.21 : 36,664.23 = 14,633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.21/36,664.23 = 14,633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.21x = 36,664.23 × 14,633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.21x = 536,509,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,509,510.80/26,569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.90

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