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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.72, 36,577.98 and 14,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.72, 36,577.98 and 14,570.28 is: 20,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.72 : 36,577.98 = 14,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.72/36,577.98 = 14,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.72x = 36,577.98 × 14,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.72x = 532,951,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,951,465.45/26,505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.03

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