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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,485.94, 36,550.62 and 14,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,485.94, 36,550.62 and 14,550.04 is: 20,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,485.94 : 36,550.62 = 14,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,485.94/36,550.62 = 14,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,485.94x = 36,550.62 × 14,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,485.94x = 531,813,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,813,039.19/26,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.07

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