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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,490.45, 36,557.67 and 14,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,490.45, 36,557.67 and 14,554.05 is: 20,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,490.45 : 36,557.67 = 14,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,490.45/36,557.67 = 14,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,490.45x = 36,557.67 × 14,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,490.45x = 532,062,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,062,157.06/26,490.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.06

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