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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.08, 36,572.34 and 14,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.08, 36,572.34 and 14,565.52 is: 20,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.08 : 36,572.34 = 14,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.08/36,572.34 = 14,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.08x = 36,572.34 × 14,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.08x = 532,695,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,695,149.72/26,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.88

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