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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.55, 36,651.87 and 14,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.55, 36,651.87 and 14,623.02 is: 20,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.55 : 36,651.87 = 14,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.55/36,651.87 = 14,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.55x = 36,651.87 × 14,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.55x = 535,961,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,961,028.05/26,558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.36

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