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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.26, 36,573.82 and 14,565.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.26, 36,573.82 and 14,565.91 is: 20,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.26 : 36,573.82 = 14,565.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.26/36,573.82 = 14,565.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.26x = 36,573.82 × 14,565.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.26x = 532,731,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,731,045.02/26,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.34

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