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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.34, 36,606.99 and 14,589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.34, 36,606.99 and 14,589.97 is: 20,134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.34 : 36,606.99 = 14,589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.34/36,606.99 = 14,589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.34x = 36,606.99 × 14,589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.34x = 534,094,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,094,972.93/26,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.52

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