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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.81, 36,562.99 and 14,557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.81, 36,562.99 and 14,557.84 is: 20,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.81 : 36,562.99 = 14,557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.81/36,562.99 = 14,557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.81x = 36,562.99 × 14,557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.81x = 532,277,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,277,975.53/26,494.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.90

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