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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,520.92, 36,599.10 and 14,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,520.92, 36,599.10 and 14,421.44 is: 19,901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,520.92 : 36,599.10 = 14,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,520.92/36,599.10 = 14,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,520.92x = 36,599.10 × 14,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,520.92x = 527,811,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,811,724.70/26,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.71

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