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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.17, 36,568.12 and 14,562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.17, 36,568.12 and 14,562.51 is: 20,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.17 : 36,568.12 = 14,562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.17/36,568.12 = 14,562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.17x = 36,568.12 × 14,562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.17x = 532,523,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,523,613.18/26,499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.86

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