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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,527.84, 36,606.56 and 14,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,527.84, 36,606.56 and 14,591.68 is: 20,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,527.84 : 36,606.56 = 14,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,527.84/36,606.56 = 14,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,527.84x = 36,606.56 × 14,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,527.84x = 534,151,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,151,209.42/26,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.50

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