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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.72, 36,640.97 and 14,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.72, 36,640.97 and 14,614.56 is: 20,168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.72 : 36,640.97 = 14,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.72/36,640.97 = 14,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.72x = 36,640.97 × 14,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.72x = 535,491,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,491,654.52/26,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.63

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