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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.55, 36,529.11 and 14,533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.55, 36,529.11 and 14,533.79 is: 20,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.55 : 36,529.11 = 14,533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.55/36,529.11 = 14,533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.55x = 36,529.11 × 14,533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.55x = 530,906,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,906,230.98/26,470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.48

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