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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,539.70, 36,626.55 and 14,603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,539.70, 36,626.55 and 14,603.03 is: 20,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,539.70 : 36,626.55 = 14,603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,539.70/36,626.55 = 14,603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,539.70x = 36,626.55 × 14,603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,539.70x = 534,858,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,858,837.14/26,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.16

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