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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.91, 36,619.55 and 14,600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.91, 36,619.55 and 14,600.02 is: 20,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.91 : 36,619.55 = 14,600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.91/36,619.55 = 14,600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.91x = 36,619.55 × 14,600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.91x = 534,646,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,646,162.39/26,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.02

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