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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.94, 36,571.91 and 14,565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.94, 36,571.91 and 14,565.26 is: 20,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.94 : 36,571.91 = 14,565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.94/36,571.91 = 14,565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.94x = 36,571.91 × 14,565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.94x = 532,679,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,679,122.16/26,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.63

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