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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,491.31, 36,556.49 and 14,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,491.31, 36,556.49 and 14,554.40 is: 20,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,491.31 : 36,556.49 = 14,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,491.31/36,556.49 = 14,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,491.31x = 36,556.49 × 14,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,491.31x = 532,057,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,057,796.68/26,491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.24

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