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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.73, 36,560.97 and 14,557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.73, 36,560.97 and 14,557.82 is: 20,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.73 : 36,560.97 = 14,557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.73/36,560.97 = 14,557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.73x = 36,560.97 × 14,557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.73x = 532,247,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,247,837.48/26,494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,088.82

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