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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.17, 36,566.74 and 14,561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.17, 36,566.74 and 14,561.51 is: 20,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.17 : 36,566.74 = 14,561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.17/36,566.74 = 14,561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.17x = 36,566.74 × 14,561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.17x = 532,466,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,466,785.55/26,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.47

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