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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.41, 36,599.55 and 14,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.41, 36,599.55 and 14,585.44 is: 20,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.41 : 36,599.55 = 14,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.41/36,599.55 = 14,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.41x = 36,599.55 × 14,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.41x = 533,820,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,820,540.55/26,522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.15

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