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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.46, 36,572.72 and 14,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.46, 36,572.72 and 14,565.12 is: 20,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.46 : 36,572.72 = 14,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.46/36,572.72 = 14,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.46x = 36,572.72 × 14,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.46x = 532,686,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,686,055.53/26,501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.25

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