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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.22, 36,580.90 and 14,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.22, 36,580.90 and 14,571.66 is: 20,109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.22 : 36,580.90 = 14,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.22/36,580.90 = 14,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.22x = 36,580.90 × 14,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.22x = 533,044,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,044,437.29/26,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.41

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