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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,506.22, 36,579.52 and 14,570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,506.22, 36,579.52 and 14,570.66 is: 20,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,506.22 : 36,579.52 = 14,570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,506.22/36,579.52 = 14,570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,506.22x = 36,579.52 × 14,570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,506.22x = 532,987,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,987,748.88/26,506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.03

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