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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.24, 36,563.04 and 14,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.24, 36,563.04 and 14,559 is: 20,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.24 : 36,563.04 = 14,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.24/36,563.04 = 14,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.24x = 36,563.04 × 14,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.24x = 532,321,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,321,299.36/26,496.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.45

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