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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.89, 36,580.46 and 14,571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.89, 36,580.46 and 14,571.55 is: 20,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.89 : 36,580.46 = 14,571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.89/36,580.46 = 14,571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.89x = 36,580.46 × 14,571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.89x = 533,034,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,034,001.91/26,505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.02

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