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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.61, 36,551.01 and 14,549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.61, 36,551.01 and 14,549.67 is: 20,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.61 : 36,551.01 = 14,549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.61/36,551.01 = 14,549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.61x = 36,551.01 × 14,549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.61x = 531,805,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,805,133.67/26,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.26

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