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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.19, 36,572.25 and 14,565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.19, 36,572.25 and 14,565.51 is: 20,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.19 : 36,572.25 = 14,565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.19/36,572.25 = 14,565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.19x = 36,572.25 × 14,565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.19x = 532,693,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,693,473.10/26,502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.98

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