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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.87, 36,570.58 and 14,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.87, 36,570.58 and 14,563.97 is: 20,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.87 : 36,570.58 = 14,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.87/36,570.58 = 14,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.87x = 36,570.58 × 14,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.87x = 532,612,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,612,830.00/26,499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.70

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