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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.58, 36,577.73 and 14,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.58, 36,577.73 and 14,568.66 is: 20,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.58 : 36,577.73 = 14,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.58/36,577.73 = 14,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.58x = 36,577.73 × 14,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.58x = 532,888,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,888,466.41/26,505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.77

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