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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.63, 36,610.91 and 14,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.63, 36,610.91 and 14,592.66 is: 20,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.63 : 36,610.91 = 14,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.63/36,610.91 = 14,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.63x = 36,610.91 × 14,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.63x = 534,250,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,250,488.96/26,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.88

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