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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.67, 36,790.36 and 14,560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.67, 36,790.36 and 14,560.31 is: 20,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.67 : 36,790.36 = 14,560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.67/36,790.36 = 14,560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.67x = 36,790.36 × 14,560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.67x = 535,679,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,679,102.19/26,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.24

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