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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.41, 36,646.38 and 14,618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.41, 36,646.38 and 14,618.77 is: 20,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.41 : 36,646.38 = 14,618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.41/36,646.38 = 14,618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.41x = 36,646.38 × 14,618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.41x = 535,725,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,725,000.55/26,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.86

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