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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.78, 36,564.81 and 14,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.78, 36,564.81 and 14,560.25 is: 20,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.78 : 36,564.81 = 14,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.78/36,564.81 = 14,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.78x = 36,564.81 × 14,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.78x = 532,392,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,392,774.80/26,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.49

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