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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,521.54, 36,601.31 and 14,585.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,521.54, 36,601.31 and 14,585.78 is: 20,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,521.54 : 36,601.31 = 14,585.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,521.54/36,601.31 = 14,585.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,521.54x = 36,601.31 × 14,585.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,521.54x = 533,858,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,858,783.34/26,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.25

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