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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.72, 36,607.41 and 14,592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.72, 36,607.41 and 14,592.69 is: 20,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.72 : 36,607.41 = 14,592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.72/36,607.41 = 14,592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.72x = 36,607.41 × 14,592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.72x = 534,200,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,200,585.83/26,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.69

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