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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.97, 36,619.37 and 14,599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.97, 36,619.37 and 14,599.33 is: 20,146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.97 : 36,619.37 = 14,599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.97/36,619.37 = 14,599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.97x = 36,619.37 × 14,599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.97x = 534,618,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,618,267.02/26,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.93

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