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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.64, 36,604.88 and 14,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.64, 36,604.88 and 14,588.40 is: 20,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.64 : 36,604.88 = 14,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.64/36,604.88 = 14,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.64x = 36,604.88 × 14,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.64x = 534,006,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,006,631.39/26,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.47

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