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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.52, 36,568.05 and 14,562.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.52, 36,568.05 and 14,562.09 is: 20,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.52 : 36,568.05 = 14,562.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.52/36,568.05 = 14,562.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.52x = 36,568.05 × 14,562.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.52x = 532,507,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,507,235.22/26,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.73

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