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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,531.47, 36,613.52 and 14,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,531.47, 36,613.52 and 14,595.72 is: 20,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,531.47 : 36,613.52 = 14,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,531.47/36,613.52 = 14,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,531.47x = 36,613.52 × 14,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,531.47x = 534,400,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,400,430.09/26,531.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.13

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