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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.76, 36,647.19 and 14,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.76, 36,647.19 and 14,619.33 is: 20,174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.76 : 36,647.19 = 14,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.76/36,647.19 = 14,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.76x = 36,647.19 × 14,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.76x = 535,757,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,757,364.18/26,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.81

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