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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,527.74, 36,607.99 and 14,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,527.74, 36,607.99 and 14,591.24 is: 20,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,527.74 : 36,607.99 = 14,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,527.74/36,607.99 = 14,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,527.74x = 36,607.99 × 14,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,527.74x = 534,155,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,155,968.01/26,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.75

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