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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.93, 36,692.26 and 14,489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.93, 36,692.26 and 14,489.52 is: 19,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.93 : 36,692.26 = 14,489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.93/36,692.26 = 14,489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.93x = 36,692.26 × 14,489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.93x = 531,653,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,653,162.67/26,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.28

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