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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.88, 36,556.68 and 14,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.88, 36,556.68 and 14,554 is: 20,084.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.88 : 36,556.68 = 14,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.88/36,556.68 = 14,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.88x = 36,556.68 × 14,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.88x = 532,045,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,045,920.72/26,489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.87

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