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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.03, 36,605.51 and 14,589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.03, 36,605.51 and 14,589.27 is: 20,133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.03 : 36,605.51 = 14,589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.03/36,605.51 = 14,589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.03x = 36,605.51 × 14,589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.03x = 534,047,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,047,595.93/26,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.73

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