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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.89, 36,649.55 and 14,621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.89, 36,649.55 and 14,621.33 is: 20,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.89 : 36,649.55 = 14,621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.89/36,649.55 = 14,621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.89x = 36,649.55 × 14,621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.89x = 535,864,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,864,908.55/26,556.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.00

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