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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,539.82, 36,624.72 and 14,603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,539.82, 36,624.72 and 14,603.66 is: 20,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,539.82 : 36,624.72 = 14,603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,539.82/36,624.72 = 14,603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,539.82x = 36,624.72 × 14,603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,539.82x = 534,854,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,854,958.48/26,539.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.92

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