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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.54, 36,691.76 and 14,489.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.54, 36,691.76 and 14,489.19 is: 19,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.54 : 36,691.76 = 14,489.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.54/36,691.76 = 14,489.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.54x = 36,691.76 × 14,489.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.54x = 531,633,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,633,918.30/26,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.85

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