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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.99, 36,610.64 and 14,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.99, 36,610.64 and 14,593.34 is: 20,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.99 : 36,610.64 = 14,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.99/36,610.64 = 14,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.99x = 36,610.64 × 14,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.99x = 534,271,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,271,261.12/26,529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.39

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