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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.41, 36,586.89 and 14,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.41, 36,586.89 and 14,575.62 is: 20,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.41 : 36,586.89 = 14,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.41/36,586.89 = 14,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.41x = 36,586.89 × 14,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.41x = 533,276,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,276,605.62/26,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.23

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