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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.07, 36,567.54 and 14,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.07, 36,567.54 and 14,561.60 is: 20,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.07 : 36,567.54 = 14,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.07/36,567.54 = 14,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.07x = 36,567.54 × 14,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.07x = 532,481,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,481,817.66/26,498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.12

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