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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,490.71, 36,558.05 and 14,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,490.71, 36,558.05 and 14,554.91 is: 20,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,490.71 : 36,558.05 = 14,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,490.71/36,558.05 = 14,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,490.71x = 36,558.05 × 14,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,490.71x = 532,098,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,098,871.96/26,490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.25

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