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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.75, 36,568.90 and 14,563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.75, 36,568.90 and 14,563.07 is: 20,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.75 : 36,568.90 = 14,563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.75/36,568.90 = 14,563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.75x = 36,568.90 × 14,563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.75x = 532,555,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,555,450.52/26,499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.62

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