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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.09, 36,524.97 and 14,531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.09, 36,524.97 and 14,531.50 is: 20,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.09 : 36,524.97 = 14,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.09/36,524.97 = 14,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.09x = 36,524.97 × 14,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.09x = 530,762,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,762,601.56/26,467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.68

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