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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.21, 36,609.63 and 14,429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.21, 36,609.63 and 14,429.55 is: 19,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.21 : 36,609.63 = 14,429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.21/36,609.63 = 14,429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.21x = 36,609.63 × 14,429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.21x = 528,260,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,260,486.57/26,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.41

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