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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.73, 36,646.89 and 14,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.73, 36,646.89 and 14,619.02 is: 20,174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.73 : 36,646.89 = 14,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.73/36,646.89 = 14,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.73x = 36,646.89 × 14,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.73x = 535,741,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,741,434.61/26,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.23

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