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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.08, 36,526.89 and 14,532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.08, 36,526.89 and 14,532.33 is: 20,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.08 : 36,526.89 = 14,532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.08/36,526.89 = 14,532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.08x = 36,526.89 × 14,532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.08x = 530,820,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,820,819.35/26,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.13

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