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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.63, 36,666.08 and 14,632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.63, 36,666.08 and 14,632.94 is: 20,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.63 : 36,666.08 = 14,632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.63/36,666.08 = 14,632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.63x = 36,666.08 × 14,632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.63x = 536,532,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,532,548.68/26,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.45

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