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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529, 36,607.62 and 14,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529, 36,607.62 and 14,592.84 is: 20,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529 : 36,607.62 = 14,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529/36,607.62 = 14,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529x = 36,607.62 × 14,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529x = 534,209,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,209,141.44/26,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.80

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