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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.21, 36,568.40 and 14,562.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.21, 36,568.40 and 14,562.45 is: 20,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.21 : 36,568.40 = 14,562.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.21/36,568.40 = 14,562.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.21x = 36,568.40 × 14,562.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.21x = 532,525,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,525,423.77/26,498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.66

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