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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.77, 36,581.57 and 14,571.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.77, 36,581.57 and 14,571.61 is: 20,109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.77 : 36,581.57 = 14,571.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.77/36,581.57 = 14,571.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.77x = 36,581.57 × 14,571.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.77x = 533,052,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,052,298.37/26,507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.28

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