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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.08, 36,524.11 and 14,530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.08, 36,524.11 and 14,530.33 is: 20,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.08 : 36,524.11 = 14,530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.08/36,524.11 = 14,530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.08x = 36,524.11 × 14,530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.08x = 530,707,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,707,279.36/26,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.60

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