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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.73, 36,604.63 and 14,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.73, 36,604.63 and 14,588.96 is: 20,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.73 : 36,604.63 = 14,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.73/36,604.63 = 14,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.73x = 36,604.63 × 14,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.73x = 534,023,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,023,565.03/26,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,132.29

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