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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.87, 36,552.33 and 14,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.87, 36,552.33 and 14,550.71 is: 20,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.87 : 36,552.33 = 14,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.87/36,552.33 = 14,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.87x = 36,552.33 × 14,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.87x = 531,862,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,862,170.89/26,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.22

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