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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,491.08, 36,558.64 and 14,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,491.08, 36,558.64 and 14,554.84 is: 20,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,491.08 : 36,558.64 = 14,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,491.08/36,558.64 = 14,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,491.08x = 36,558.64 × 14,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,491.08x = 532,105,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,105,155.82/26,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.20

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