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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.78, 36,610.70 and 14,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.78, 36,610.70 and 14,593.02 is: 20,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.78 : 36,610.70 = 14,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.78/36,610.70 = 14,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.78x = 36,610.70 × 14,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.78x = 534,260,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,260,677.31/26,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.15

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