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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.70, 36,604.98 and 14,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.70, 36,604.98 and 14,588.96 is: 20,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.70 : 36,604.98 = 14,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.70/36,604.98 = 14,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.70x = 36,604.98 × 14,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.70x = 534,028,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,028,589.02/26,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.26

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