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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.59, 36,646.65 and 14,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.59, 36,646.65 and 14,617.80 is: 20,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.59 : 36,646.65 = 14,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.59/36,646.65 = 14,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.59x = 36,646.65 × 14,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.59x = 535,693,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,693,400.37/26,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.29

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