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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.16, 36,606.90 and 14,590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.16, 36,606.90 and 14,590.27 is: 20,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.16 : 36,606.90 = 14,590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.16/36,606.90 = 14,590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.16x = 36,606.90 × 14,590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.16x = 534,104,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,104,554.86/26,526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.01

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