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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.70, 36,607.44 and 14,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.70, 36,607.44 and 14,591.08 is: 20,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.70 : 36,607.44 = 14,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.70/36,607.44 = 14,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.70x = 36,607.44 × 14,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.70x = 534,142,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,142,085.64/26,526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.02

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