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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.80, 36,568.98 and 14,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.80, 36,568.98 and 14,562.40 is: 20,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.80 : 36,568.98 = 14,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.80/36,568.98 = 14,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.80x = 36,568.98 × 14,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.80x = 532,532,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,532,114.35/26,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.46

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