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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.71, 36,577.06 and 14,569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.71, 36,577.06 and 14,569.01 is: 20,104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.71 : 36,577.06 = 14,569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.71/36,577.06 = 14,569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.71x = 36,577.06 × 14,569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.71x = 532,891,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,891,333.60/26,505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.78

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