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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,455.55, 36,509.71 and 14,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,455.55, 36,509.71 and 14,519.32 is: 20,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,455.55 : 36,509.71 = 14,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,455.55/36,509.71 = 14,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,455.55x = 36,509.71 × 14,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,455.55x = 530,096,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,096,162.60/26,455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.24

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