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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.22, 36,575.40 and 14,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.22, 36,575.40 and 14,568.04 is: 20,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.22 : 36,575.40 = 14,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.22/36,575.40 = 14,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.22x = 36,575.40 × 14,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.22x = 532,831,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,831,890.22/26,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.18

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