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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.61, 36,798.56 and 14,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.61, 36,798.56 and 14,566.26 is: 20,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.61 : 36,798.56 = 14,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.61/36,798.56 = 14,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.61x = 36,798.56 × 14,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.61x = 536,017,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,017,392.59/26,665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.45

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