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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.08, 36,565.44 and 14,560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.08, 36,565.44 and 14,560.52 is: 20,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.08 : 36,565.44 = 14,560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.08/36,565.44 = 14,560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.08x = 36,565.44 × 14,560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.08x = 532,411,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,411,820.43/26,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.98

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