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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.74, 36,664.78 and 14,630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.74, 36,664.78 and 14,630.82 is: 20,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.74 : 36,664.78 = 14,630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.74/36,664.78 = 14,630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.74x = 36,664.78 × 14,630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.74x = 536,435,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,435,796.52/26,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.73

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