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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.91, 36,578.24 and 14,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.91, 36,578.24 and 14,570.47 is: 20,107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.91 : 36,578.24 = 14,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.91/36,578.24 = 14,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.91x = 36,578.24 × 14,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.91x = 532,962,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,962,075.72/26,505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.29

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