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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.40, 36,563.88 and 14,558.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.40, 36,563.88 and 14,558.43 is: 20,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.40 : 36,563.88 = 14,558.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.40/36,563.88 = 14,558.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.40x = 36,563.88 × 14,558.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.40x = 532,312,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,312,687.51/26,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.76

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