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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.06, 36,644.88 and 14,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.06, 36,644.88 and 14,619.06 is: 20,175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.06 : 36,644.88 = 14,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.06/36,644.88 = 14,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.06x = 36,644.88 × 14,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.06x = 535,713,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,713,699.41/26,553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.22

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