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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.23, 36,644.67 and 14,618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.23, 36,644.67 and 14,618.34 is: 20,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.23 : 36,644.67 = 14,618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.23/36,644.67 = 14,618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.23x = 36,644.67 × 14,618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.23x = 535,684,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,684,245.25/26,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.22

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