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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.82, 36,577.98 and 14,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.82, 36,577.98 and 14,569.74 is: 20,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.82 : 36,577.98 = 14,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.82/36,577.98 = 14,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.82x = 36,577.98 × 14,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.82x = 532,931,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,931,658.33/26,504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.97

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