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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.63, 36,616.58 and 14,596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.63, 36,616.58 and 14,596.66 is: 20,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.63 : 36,616.58 = 14,596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.63/36,616.58 = 14,596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.63x = 36,616.58 × 14,596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.63x = 534,479,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,479,768.62/26,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.48

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