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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.70, 36,604.33 and 14,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.70, 36,604.33 and 14,425.29 is: 19,907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.70 : 36,604.33 = 14,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.70/36,604.33 = 14,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.70x = 36,604.33 × 14,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.70x = 528,028,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,028,176.71/26,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.04

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