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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.81, 36,525.89 and 14,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.81, 36,525.89 and 14,530.89 is: 20,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.81 : 36,525.89 = 14,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.81/36,525.89 = 14,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.81x = 36,525.89 × 14,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.81x = 530,753,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,753,781.31/26,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.80

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