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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.84, 36,616.14 and 14,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.84, 36,616.14 and 14,596.96 is: 20,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.84 : 36,616.14 = 14,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.84/36,616.14 = 14,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.84x = 36,616.14 × 14,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.84x = 534,484,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,484,330.93/26,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.50

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