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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,527.03, 36,607.43 and 14,591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,527.03, 36,607.43 and 14,591.14 is: 20,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,527.03 : 36,607.43 = 14,591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,527.03/36,607.43 = 14,591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,527.03x = 36,607.43 × 14,591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,527.03x = 534,144,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,144,136.17/26,527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.84

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