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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,510.73, 36,584.08 and 14,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,510.73, 36,584.08 and 14,574.07 is: 20,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,510.73 : 36,584.08 = 14,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,510.73/36,584.08 = 14,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,510.73x = 36,584.08 × 14,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,510.73x = 533,178,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,178,942.81/26,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.82

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