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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.97, 36,618.35 and 14,599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.97, 36,618.35 and 14,599.07 is: 20,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.97 : 36,618.35 = 14,599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.97/36,618.35 = 14,599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.97x = 36,618.35 × 14,599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.97x = 534,593,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,593,854.93/26,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.77

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