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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.76, 36,607.76 and 14,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.76, 36,607.76 and 14,590.96 is: 20,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.76 : 36,607.76 = 14,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.76/36,607.76 = 14,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.76x = 36,607.76 × 14,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.76x = 534,142,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,142,361.85/26,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.98

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