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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,557.68, 36,649.86 and 14,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,557.68, 36,649.86 and 14,621.25 is: 20,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,557.68 : 36,649.86 = 14,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,557.68/36,649.86 = 14,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,557.68x = 36,649.86 × 14,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,557.68x = 535,866,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,866,765.53/26,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.47

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