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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.95, 36,555.60 and 14,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.95, 36,555.60 and 14,552.55 is: 20,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.95 : 36,555.60 = 14,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.95/36,555.60 = 14,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.95x = 36,555.60 × 14,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.95x = 531,977,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,977,196.78/26,488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.99

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