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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.61, 36,574.54 and 14,568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.61, 36,574.54 and 14,568.05 is: 20,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.61 : 36,574.54 = 14,568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.61/36,574.54 = 14,568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.61x = 36,574.54 × 14,568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.61x = 532,819,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,819,782.46/26,503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.67

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