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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.97, 36,558.41 and 14,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.97, 36,558.41 and 14,555.70 is: 20,088.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.97 : 36,558.41 = 14,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.97/36,558.41 = 14,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.97x = 36,558.41 × 14,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.97x = 532,133,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,133,175.66/26,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,088.10

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