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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,506.54, 36,579.55 and 14,570.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,506.54, 36,579.55 and 14,570.99 is: 20,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,506.54 : 36,579.55 = 14,570.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,506.54/36,579.55 = 14,570.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,506.54x = 36,579.55 × 14,570.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,506.54x = 533,000,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,000,202.42/26,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.25

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