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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.70, 36,588.22 and 14,576.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.70, 36,588.22 and 14,576.33 is: 20,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.70 : 36,588.22 = 14,576.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.70/36,588.22 = 14,576.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.70x = 36,588.22 × 14,576.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.70x = 533,322,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,322,023.86/26,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.72

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