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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.78, 36,570.33 and 14,564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.78, 36,570.33 and 14,564.25 is: 20,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.78 : 36,570.33 = 14,564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.78/36,570.33 = 14,564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.78x = 36,570.33 × 14,564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.78x = 532,619,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,619,428.70/26,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.01

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