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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.95, 36,794.88 and 14,563.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.95, 36,794.88 and 14,563.61 is: 20,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.95 : 36,794.88 = 14,563.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.95/36,794.88 = 14,563.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.95x = 36,794.88 × 14,563.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.95x = 535,866,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,866,098.34/26,662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.78

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