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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.98, 36,578.92 and 14,569.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.98, 36,578.92 and 14,569.61 is: 20,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.98 : 36,578.92 = 14,569.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.98/36,578.92 = 14,569.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.98x = 36,578.92 × 14,569.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.98x = 532,940,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,940,598.62/26,505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.43

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