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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.53, 36,586.97 and 14,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.53, 36,586.97 and 14,575.76 is: 20,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.53 : 36,586.97 = 14,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.53/36,586.97 = 14,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.53x = 36,586.97 × 14,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.53x = 533,282,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,282,994.70/26,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.37

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