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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.51, 36,568.89 and 14,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.51, 36,568.89 and 14,562.90 is: 20,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.51 : 36,568.89 = 14,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.51/36,568.89 = 14,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.51x = 36,568.89 × 14,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.51x = 532,549,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,549,088.18/26,499.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.56

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