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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.23, 36,639.87 and 14,613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.23, 36,639.87 and 14,613.61 is: 20,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.23 : 36,639.87 = 14,613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.23/36,639.87 = 14,613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.23x = 36,639.87 × 14,613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.23x = 535,440,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,440,679.03/26,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.09

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