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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,518.93, 36,596.63 and 14,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,518.93, 36,596.63 and 14,583.38 is: 20,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,518.93 : 36,596.63 = 14,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,518.93/36,596.63 = 14,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,518.93x = 36,596.63 × 14,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,518.93x = 533,702,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,702,415.48/26,518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.34

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