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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.67, 36,642.37 and 14,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.67, 36,642.37 and 14,615.74 is: 20,169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.67 : 36,642.37 = 14,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.67/36,642.37 = 14,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.67x = 36,642.37 × 14,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.67x = 535,555,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,555,352.90/26,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.55

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