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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.93, 36,610.53 and 14,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.93, 36,610.53 and 14,593.26 is: 20,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.93 : 36,610.53 = 14,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.93/36,610.53 = 14,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.93x = 36,610.53 × 14,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.93x = 534,266,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,266,983.03/26,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.27

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