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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.24, 36,569.87 and 14,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.24, 36,569.87 and 14,563.66 is: 20,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.24 : 36,569.87 = 14,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.24/36,569.87 = 14,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.24x = 36,569.87 × 14,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.24x = 532,591,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,591,152.92/26,499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.36

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