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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.12, 36,565.61 and 14,561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.12, 36,565.61 and 14,561.19 is: 20,093.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.12 : 36,565.61 = 14,561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.12/36,565.61 = 14,561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.12x = 36,565.61 × 14,561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.12x = 532,438,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,438,721.87/26,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.46

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