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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.17, 36,604.83 and 14,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.17, 36,604.83 and 14,589.25 is: 20,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.17 : 36,604.83 = 14,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.17/36,604.83 = 14,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.17x = 36,604.83 × 14,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.17x = 534,037,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,037,016.08/26,525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.22

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