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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,523.66, 36,601.95 and 14,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,523.66, 36,601.95 and 14,423.82 is: 19,904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,523.66 : 36,601.95 = 14,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,523.66/36,601.95 = 14,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,523.66x = 36,601.95 × 14,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,523.66x = 527,939,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,939,938.45/26,523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.49

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