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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.76, 36,573.82 and 14,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.76, 36,573.82 and 14,566 is: 20,101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.76 : 36,573.82 = 14,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.76/36,573.82 = 14,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.76x = 36,573.82 × 14,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.76x = 532,734,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,734,262.12/26,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.09

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