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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.24, 36,571.77 and 14,565.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.24, 36,571.77 and 14,565.39 is: 20,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.24 : 36,571.77 = 14,565.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.24/36,571.77 = 14,565.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.24x = 36,571.77 × 14,565.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.24x = 532,681,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,681,955.90/26,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.26

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