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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.62, 36,610.11 and 14,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.62, 36,610.11 and 14,592.96 is: 20,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.62 : 36,610.11 = 14,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.62/36,610.11 = 14,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.62x = 36,610.11 × 14,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.62x = 534,249,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,249,870.83/26,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.86

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