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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.13, 36,524.75 and 14,530.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.13, 36,524.75 and 14,530.67 is: 20,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.13 : 36,524.75 = 14,530.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.13/36,524.75 = 14,530.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.13x = 36,524.75 × 14,530.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.13x = 530,729,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,729,089.08/26,467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.39

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