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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.97, 36,645.86 and 14,618.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.97, 36,645.86 and 14,618.25 is: 20,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.97 : 36,645.86 = 14,618.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.97/36,645.86 = 14,618.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.97x = 36,645.86 × 14,618.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.97x = 535,698,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,698,342.95/26,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.19

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