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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,508.54, 36,581.83 and 14,571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,508.54, 36,581.83 and 14,571.95 is: 20,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,508.54 : 36,581.83 = 14,571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,508.54/36,581.83 = 14,571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,508.54x = 36,581.83 × 14,571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,508.54x = 533,068,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,068,652.69/26,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.32

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