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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,492.97, 36,560.30 and 14,555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,492.97, 36,560.30 and 14,555.91 is: 20,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,492.97 : 36,560.30 = 14,555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,492.97/36,560.30 = 14,555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,492.97x = 36,560.30 × 14,555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,492.97x = 532,168,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,168,363.59/26,492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.15

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