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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,517.08, 36,594.51 and 14,581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,517.08, 36,594.51 and 14,581.33 is: 20,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,517.08 : 36,594.51 = 14,581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,517.08/36,594.51 = 14,581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,517.08x = 36,594.51 × 14,581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,517.08x = 533,596,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,596,626.50/26,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.75

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