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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.18, 36,573.62 and 14,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.18, 36,573.62 and 14,566.50 is: 20,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.18 : 36,573.62 = 14,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.18/36,573.62 = 14,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.18x = 36,573.62 × 14,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.18x = 532,749,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,749,635.73/26,503.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.35

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