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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,506.92, 36,579.48 and 14,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,506.92, 36,579.48 and 14,571 is: 20,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,506.92 : 36,579.48 = 14,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,506.92/36,579.48 = 14,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,506.92x = 36,579.48 × 14,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,506.92x = 532,999,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,999,603.08/26,506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.94

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