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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.26, 36,651.72 and 14,621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.26, 36,651.72 and 14,621.47 is: 20,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.26 : 36,651.72 = 14,621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.26/36,651.72 = 14,621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.26x = 36,651.72 × 14,621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.26x = 535,902,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,902,024.43/26,558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.36

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