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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.33, 36,611.45 and 14,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.33, 36,611.45 and 14,593.58 is: 20,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.33 : 36,611.45 = 14,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.33/36,611.45 = 14,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.33x = 36,611.45 × 14,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.33x = 534,291,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,291,977.92/26,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.67

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