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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.29, 36,584.05 and 14,574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.29, 36,584.05 and 14,574.62 is: 20,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.29 : 36,584.05 = 14,574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.29/36,584.05 = 14,574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.29x = 36,584.05 × 14,574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.29x = 533,198,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,198,626.81/26,511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.13

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