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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.06, 36,647.64 and 14,621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.06, 36,647.64 and 14,621.06 is: 20,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.06 : 36,647.64 = 14,621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.06/36,647.64 = 14,621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.06x = 36,647.64 × 14,621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.06x = 535,827,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,827,343.30/26,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.98

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