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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.30, 36,644.94 and 14,454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.30, 36,644.94 and 14,454.73 is: 19,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.30 : 36,644.94 = 14,454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.30/36,644.94 = 14,454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.30x = 36,644.94 × 14,454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.30x = 529,692,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,692,713.57/26,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.53

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