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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,551.72, 36,642.35 and 14,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,551.72, 36,642.35 and 14,615.56 is: 20,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,551.72 : 36,642.35 = 14,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,551.72/36,642.35 = 14,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,551.72x = 36,642.35 × 14,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,551.72x = 535,548,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,548,464.97/26,551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.01

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