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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.83, 36,612.15 and 14,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.83, 36,612.15 and 14,594.08 is: 20,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.83 : 36,612.15 = 14,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.83/36,612.15 = 14,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.83x = 36,612.15 × 14,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.83x = 534,320,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,320,390.04/26,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.36

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