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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.54, 36,606.92 and 14,589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.54, 36,606.92 and 14,589.98 is: 20,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.54 : 36,606.92 = 14,589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.54/36,606.92 = 14,589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.54x = 36,606.92 × 14,589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.54x = 534,093,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,093,974.68/26,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.32

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