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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.98, 36,638.68 and 14,613.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.98, 36,638.68 and 14,613.06 is: 20,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.98 : 36,638.68 = 14,613.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.98/36,638.68 = 14,613.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.98x = 36,638.68 × 14,613.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.98x = 535,403,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,403,151.33/26,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.86

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