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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.79, 36,645.32 and 14,617.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.79, 36,645.32 and 14,617.87 is: 20,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.79 : 36,645.32 = 14,617.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.79/36,645.32 = 14,617.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.79x = 36,645.32 × 14,617.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.79x = 535,676,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,676,267.55/26,554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.49

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