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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,530.74, 36,611.52 and 14,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,530.74, 36,611.52 and 14,593.98 is: 20,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,530.74 : 36,611.52 = 14,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,530.74/36,611.52 = 14,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,530.74x = 36,611.52 × 14,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,530.74x = 534,307,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,307,790.65/26,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.20

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