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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.54, 36,608.78 and 14,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.54, 36,608.78 and 14,591.62 is: 20,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.54 : 36,608.78 = 14,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.54/36,608.78 = 14,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.54x = 36,608.78 × 14,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.54x = 534,181,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,181,200.66/26,528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.10

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