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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.92, 36,610.51 and 14,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.92, 36,610.51 and 14,593.25 is: 20,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.92 : 36,610.51 = 14,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.92/36,610.51 = 14,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.92x = 36,610.51 × 14,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.92x = 534,266,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,266,325.06/26,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.26

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