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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.49, 36,530.24 and 14,533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.49, 36,530.24 and 14,533.71 is: 20,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.49 : 36,530.24 = 14,533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.49/36,530.24 = 14,533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.49x = 36,530.24 × 14,533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.49x = 530,919,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,919,841.72/26,470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.05

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