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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.46, 36,567.84 and 14,562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.46, 36,567.84 and 14,562.55 is: 20,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.46 : 36,567.84 = 14,562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.46/36,567.84 = 14,562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.46x = 36,567.84 × 14,562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.46x = 532,520,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,520,998.39/26,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.30

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