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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.08, 36,529.65 and 14,534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.08, 36,529.65 and 14,534.33 is: 20,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.08 : 36,529.65 = 14,534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.08/36,529.65 = 14,534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.08x = 36,529.65 × 14,534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.08x = 530,933,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,933,987.88/26,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.89

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