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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,487.61, 36,551.76 and 14,550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,487.61, 36,551.76 and 14,550.69 is: 20,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,487.61 : 36,551.76 = 14,550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,487.61/36,551.76 = 14,550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,487.61x = 36,551.76 × 14,550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,487.61x = 531,853,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,853,205.61/26,487.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.32

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