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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.58, 36,571.37 and 14,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.58, 36,571.37 and 14,564.88 is: 20,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.58 : 36,571.37 = 14,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.58/36,571.37 = 14,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.58x = 36,571.37 × 14,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.58x = 532,657,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,657,542.66/26,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.09

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