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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.79, 36,666.55 and 14,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.79, 36,666.55 and 14,633.16 is: 20,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.79 : 36,666.55 = 14,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.79/36,666.55 = 14,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.79x = 36,666.55 × 14,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.79x = 536,547,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,547,419.63/26,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.89

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