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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,656.21, 36,784.96 and 14,556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,656.21, 36,784.96 and 14,556.29 is: 20,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,656.21 : 36,784.96 = 14,556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,656.21/36,784.96 = 14,556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,656.21x = 36,784.96 × 14,556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,656.21x = 535,452,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,452,545.40/26,656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.35

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