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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.84, 36,524.30 and 14,530.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.84, 36,524.30 and 14,530.95 is: 20,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.84 : 36,524.30 = 14,530.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.84/36,524.30 = 14,530.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.84x = 36,524.30 × 14,530.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.84x = 530,732,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,732,688.41/26,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.74

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