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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.42, 36,560.91 and 14,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.42, 36,560.91 and 14,557.52 is: 20,089.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.42 : 36,560.91 = 14,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.42/36,560.91 = 14,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.42x = 36,560.91 × 14,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.42x = 532,236,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,236,222.18/26,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.38

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