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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.48, 36,572.36 and 14,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.48, 36,572.36 and 14,564.73 is: 20,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.48 : 36,572.36 = 14,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.48/36,572.36 = 14,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.48x = 36,572.36 × 14,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.48x = 532,666,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,666,476.04/26,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.50

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