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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,517.72, 36,594.62 and 14,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,517.72, 36,594.62 and 14,581.16 is: 20,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,517.72 : 36,594.62 = 14,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,517.72/36,594.62 = 14,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,517.72x = 36,594.62 × 14,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,517.72x = 533,591,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,591,753.48/26,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.08

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