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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.53, 36,609.68 and 14,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.53, 36,609.68 and 14,591.95 is: 20,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.53 : 36,609.68 = 14,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.53/36,609.68 = 14,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.53x = 36,609.68 × 14,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.53x = 534,206,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,206,688.88/26,528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.06

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