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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.70, 36,551.67 and 14,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.70, 36,551.67 and 14,550.27 is: 20,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.70 : 36,551.67 = 14,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.70/36,551.67 = 14,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.70x = 36,551.67 × 14,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.70x = 531,836,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,836,667.45/26,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.39

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