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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.83, 36,639.44 and 14,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.83, 36,639.44 and 14,451.54 is: 19,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.83 : 36,639.44 = 14,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.83/36,639.44 = 14,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.83x = 36,639.44 × 14,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.83x = 529,496,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,496,260.48/26,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.74

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