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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.22, 36,644.54 and 14,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.22, 36,644.54 and 14,617.32 is: 20,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.22 : 36,644.54 = 14,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.22/36,644.54 = 14,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.22x = 36,644.54 × 14,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.22x = 535,644,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,644,967.43/26,554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.75

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