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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.97, 36,605.23 and 14,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.97, 36,605.23 and 14,589.08 is: 20,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.97 : 36,605.23 = 14,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.97/36,605.23 = 14,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.97x = 36,605.23 × 14,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.97x = 534,036,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,036,628.89/26,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.35

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