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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.86, 36,567.72 and 14,561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.86, 36,567.72 and 14,561.50 is: 20,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.86 : 36,567.72 = 14,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.86/36,567.72 = 14,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.86x = 36,567.72 × 14,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.86x = 532,480,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,480,854.78/26,497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.24

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