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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.21, 36,572.63 and 14,565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.21, 36,572.63 and 14,565.45 is: 20,100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.21 : 36,572.63 = 14,565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.21/36,572.63 = 14,565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.21x = 36,572.63 × 14,565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.21x = 532,696,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,696,740.81/26,501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.85

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