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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.08, 36,573.72 and 14,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.08, 36,573.72 and 14,566.52 is: 20,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.08 : 36,573.72 = 14,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.08/36,573.72 = 14,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.08x = 36,573.72 × 14,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.08x = 532,751,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,751,823.85/26,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,102.26

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