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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.51, 36,573.48 and 14,565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.51, 36,573.48 and 14,565.75 is: 20,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.51 : 36,573.48 = 14,565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.51/36,573.48 = 14,565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.51x = 36,573.48 × 14,565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.51x = 532,720,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,720,093.48/26,502.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.74

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