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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.69, 36,645.14 and 14,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.69, 36,645.14 and 14,618.14 is: 20,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.69 : 36,645.14 = 14,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.69/36,645.14 = 14,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.69x = 36,645.14 × 14,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.69x = 535,683,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,683,622.14/26,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.60

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