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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,517.93, 36,594.41 and 14,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,517.93, 36,594.41 and 14,581.16 is: 20,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,517.93 : 36,594.41 = 14,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,517.93/36,594.41 = 14,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,517.93x = 36,594.41 × 14,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,517.93x = 533,588,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,588,691.44/26,517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.81

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