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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.48, 36,567.96 and 14,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.48, 36,567.96 and 14,562.68 is: 20,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.48 : 36,567.96 = 14,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.48/36,567.96 = 14,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.48x = 36,567.96 × 14,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.48x = 532,527,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,527,499.73/26,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.53

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