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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.41, 36,687.43 and 14,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.41, 36,687.43 and 14,486.03 is: 19,990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.41 : 36,687.43 = 14,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.41/36,687.43 = 14,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.41x = 36,687.43 × 14,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.41x = 531,455,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,455,232.48/26,585.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.49

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