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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.85, 36,566.33 and 14,560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.85, 36,566.33 and 14,560.49 is: 20,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.85 : 36,566.33 = 14,560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.85/36,566.33 = 14,560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.85x = 36,566.33 × 14,560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.85x = 532,423,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,423,682.30/26,496.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.85

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