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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.37, 36,584.76 and 14,574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.37, 36,584.76 and 14,574.63 is: 20,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.37 : 36,584.76 = 14,574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.37/36,584.76 = 14,574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.37x = 36,584.76 × 14,574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.37x = 533,209,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,209,532.49/26,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.49

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