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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.59, 36,525.66 and 14,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.59, 36,525.66 and 14,532 is: 20,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.59 : 36,525.66 = 14,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.59/36,525.66 = 14,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.59x = 36,525.66 × 14,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.59x = 530,790,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,790,891.12/26,467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.37

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