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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.87, 36,619.50 and 14,598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.87, 36,619.50 and 14,598.95 is: 20,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.87 : 36,619.50 = 14,598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.87/36,619.50 = 14,598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.87x = 36,619.50 × 14,598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.87x = 534,606,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,606,377.57/26,535.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.55

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