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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.70, 36,606.36 and 14,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.70, 36,606.36 and 14,589.96 is: 20,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.70 : 36,606.36 = 14,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.70/36,606.36 = 14,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.70x = 36,606.36 × 14,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.70x = 534,085,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,085,328.15/26,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.64

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