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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.23, 36,645.21 and 14,618.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.23, 36,645.21 and 14,618.07 is: 20,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.23 : 36,645.21 = 14,618.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.23/36,645.21 = 14,618.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.23x = 36,645.21 × 14,618.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.23x = 535,682,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,682,244.94/26,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.14

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