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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.80, 36,779.38 and 14,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.80, 36,779.38 and 14,553.08 is: 20,083.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.80 : 36,779.38 = 14,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.80/36,779.38 = 14,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.80x = 36,779.38 × 14,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.80x = 535,253,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,253,259.49/26,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.19

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