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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.63, 36,622.55 and 14,601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.63, 36,622.55 and 14,601.27 is: 20,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.63 : 36,622.55 = 14,601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.63/36,622.55 = 14,601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.63x = 36,622.55 × 14,601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.63x = 534,735,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,735,777.14/26,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.09

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