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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.71, 36,639.48 and 14,613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.71, 36,639.48 and 14,613.55 is: 20,167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.71 : 36,639.48 = 14,613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.71/36,639.48 = 14,613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.71x = 36,639.48 × 14,613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.71x = 535,432,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,432,872.95/26,549.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.18

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