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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.34, 36,560.55 and 14,556.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.34, 36,560.55 and 14,556.42 is: 20,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.34 : 36,560.55 = 14,556.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.34/36,560.55 = 14,556.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.34x = 36,560.55 × 14,556.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.34x = 532,190,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,190,714.65/26,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.72

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