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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.09, 36,640.44 and 14,613.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.09, 36,640.44 and 14,613.30 is: 20,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.09 : 36,640.44 = 14,613.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.09/36,640.44 = 14,613.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.09x = 36,640.44 × 14,613.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.09x = 535,437,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,437,741.85/26,550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.08

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