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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.73, 36,618.90 and 14,598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.73, 36,618.90 and 14,598.35 is: 20,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.73 : 36,618.90 = 14,598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.73/36,618.90 = 14,598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.73x = 36,618.90 × 14,598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.73x = 534,575,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,575,518.82/26,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.50

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