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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.73, 36,611.93 and 14,593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.73, 36,611.93 and 14,593.57 is: 20,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.73 : 36,611.93 = 14,593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.73/36,611.93 = 14,593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.73x = 36,611.93 × 14,593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.73x = 534,298,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,298,708.24/26,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.62

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