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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.48, 36,565.79 and 14,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.48, 36,565.79 and 14,560.82 is: 20,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.48 : 36,565.79 = 14,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.48/36,565.79 = 14,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.48x = 36,565.79 × 14,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.48x = 532,427,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,427,886.35/26,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.53

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