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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.97, 36,616.61 and 14,597.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.97, 36,616.61 and 14,597.33 is: 20,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.97 : 36,616.61 = 14,597.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.97/36,616.61 = 14,597.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.97x = 36,616.61 × 14,597.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.97x = 534,504,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,504,739.65/26,533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.17

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