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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.61, 36,577.05 and 14,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.61, 36,577.05 and 14,568.26 is: 20,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.61 : 36,577.05 = 14,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.61/36,577.05 = 14,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.61x = 36,577.05 × 14,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.61x = 532,863,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,863,791.55/26,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.57

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