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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.44, 36,606 and 14,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.44, 36,606 and 14,589.28 is: 20,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.44 : 36,606 = 14,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.44/36,606 = 14,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.44x = 36,606 × 14,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.44x = 534,055,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,055,183.68/26,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.70

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