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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.81, 36,666.57 and 14,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.81, 36,666.57 and 14,633.20 is: 20,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.81 : 36,666.57 = 14,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.81/36,666.57 = 14,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.81x = 36,666.57 × 14,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.81x = 536,549,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,549,252.12/26,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.94

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