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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.79, 36,615.74 and 14,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.79, 36,615.74 and 14,597.03 is: 20,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.79 : 36,615.74 = 14,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.79/36,615.74 = 14,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.79x = 36,615.74 × 14,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.79x = 534,480,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,480,799.19/26,533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.41

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