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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.62, 36,613.35 and 14,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.62, 36,613.35 and 14,595.84 is: 20,140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.62 : 36,613.35 = 14,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.62/36,613.35 = 14,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.62x = 36,613.35 × 14,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.62x = 534,402,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,402,598.46/26,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.58

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