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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.68, 36,564.84 and 14,559.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.68, 36,564.84 and 14,559.38 is: 20,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.68 : 36,564.84 = 14,559.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.68/36,564.84 = 14,559.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.68x = 36,564.84 × 14,559.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.68x = 532,361,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,361,400.20/26,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,092.38

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