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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.54, 36,556.05 and 14,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.54, 36,556.05 and 14,553.62 is: 20,084.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.54 : 36,556.05 = 14,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.54/36,556.05 = 14,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.54x = 36,556.05 × 14,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.54x = 532,022,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,022,860.40/26,489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.26

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