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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,491.46, 36,558.89 and 14,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,491.46, 36,558.89 and 14,555.10 is: 20,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,491.46 : 36,558.89 = 14,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,491.46/36,558.89 = 14,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,491.46x = 36,558.89 × 14,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,491.46x = 532,118,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,118,299.84/26,491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.41

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