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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.14, 36,604.68 and 14,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.14, 36,604.68 and 14,589.28 is: 20,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.14 : 36,604.68 = 14,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.14/36,604.68 = 14,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.14x = 36,604.68 × 14,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.14x = 534,035,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,035,925.83/26,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.20

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