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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.42, 36,585.73 and 14,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.42, 36,585.73 and 14,573.46 is: 20,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.42 : 36,585.73 = 14,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.42/36,585.73 = 14,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.42x = 36,585.73 × 14,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.42x = 533,180,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,180,672.73/26,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.60

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