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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.70, 36,555.90 and 14,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.70, 36,555.90 and 14,553.30 is: 20,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.70 : 36,555.90 = 14,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.70/36,555.90 = 14,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.70x = 36,555.90 × 14,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.70x = 532,008,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,008,979.47/26,489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.62

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