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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.73, 36,609.92 and 14,592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.73, 36,609.92 and 14,592.17 is: 20,137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.73 : 36,609.92 = 14,592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.73/36,609.92 = 14,592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.73x = 36,609.92 × 14,592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.73x = 534,217,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,217,920.32/26,528.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.33

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