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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.63, 36,586.90 and 14,575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.63, 36,586.90 and 14,575.83 is: 20,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.63 : 36,586.90 = 14,575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.63/36,586.90 = 14,575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.63x = 36,586.90 × 14,575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.63x = 533,284,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,284,434.63/26,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.11

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