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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.94, 36,573.28 and 14,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.94, 36,573.28 and 14,566.26 is: 20,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.94 : 36,573.28 = 14,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.94/36,573.28 = 14,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.94x = 36,573.28 × 14,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.94x = 532,735,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,735,905.53/26,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.01

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