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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.58, 36,607.12 and 14,589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.58, 36,607.12 and 14,589.81 is: 20,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.58 : 36,607.12 = 14,589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.58/36,607.12 = 14,589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.58x = 36,607.12 × 14,589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.58x = 534,090,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,090,888.97/26,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.18

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