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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,491.68, 36,558.72 and 14,554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,491.68, 36,558.72 and 14,554.71 is: 20,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,491.68 : 36,558.72 = 14,554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,491.68/36,558.72 = 14,554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,491.68x = 36,558.72 × 14,554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,491.68x = 532,101,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,101,567.57/26,491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.61

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