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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.95, 36,552.09 and 14,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.95, 36,552.09 and 14,550.52 is: 20,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.95 : 36,552.09 = 14,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.95/36,552.09 = 14,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.95x = 36,552.09 × 14,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.95x = 531,851,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,851,916.59/26,486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.77

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