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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.21, 36,783.58 and 14,555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.21, 36,783.58 and 14,555.29 is: 20,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.21 : 36,783.58 = 14,555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.21/36,783.58 = 14,555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.21x = 36,783.58 × 14,555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.21x = 535,395,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,395,674.14/26,655.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.97

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