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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.59, 36,585.51 and 14,574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.59, 36,585.51 and 14,574.82 is: 20,112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.59 : 36,585.51 = 14,574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.59/36,585.51 = 14,574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.59x = 36,585.51 × 14,574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.59x = 533,227,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,227,222.86/26,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.99

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