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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.48, 36,778.83 and 14,550.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.48, 36,778.83 and 14,550.55 is: 20,078.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.48 : 36,778.83 = 14,550.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.48/36,778.83 = 14,550.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.48x = 36,778.83 × 14,550.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.48x = 535,152,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,152,204.86/26,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.89

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