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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.65, 36,651.18 and 14,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.65, 36,651.18 and 14,622.25 is: 20,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.65 : 36,651.18 = 14,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.65/36,651.18 = 14,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.65x = 36,651.18 × 14,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.65x = 535,922,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,922,716.76/26,558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.84

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