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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,490.95, 36,558.36 and 14,554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,490.95, 36,558.36 and 14,554.55 is: 20,085.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,490.95 : 36,558.36 = 14,554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,490.95/36,558.36 = 14,554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,490.95x = 36,558.36 × 14,554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,490.95x = 532,090,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,090,478.54/26,490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.75

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