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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.04, 36,524.40 and 14,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.04, 36,524.40 and 14,530.08 is: 20,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.04 : 36,524.40 = 14,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.04/36,524.40 = 14,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.04x = 36,524.40 × 14,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.04x = 530,702,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,702,453.95/26,467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.45

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