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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.04, 36,607.97 and 14,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.04, 36,607.97 and 14,591.39 is: 20,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.04 : 36,607.97 = 14,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.04/36,607.97 = 14,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.04x = 36,607.97 × 14,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.04x = 534,160,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,160,911.38/26,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.71

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