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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.52, 36,573.06 and 14,565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.52, 36,573.06 and 14,565.77 is: 20,101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.52 : 36,573.06 = 14,565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.52/36,573.06 = 14,565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.52x = 36,573.06 × 14,565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.52x = 532,714,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,714,524.46/26,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.28

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