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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.59, 36,529.83 and 14,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.59, 36,529.83 and 14,535 is: 20,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.59 : 36,529.83 = 14,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.59/36,529.83 = 14,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.59x = 36,529.83 × 14,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.59x = 530,961,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,961,079.05/26,470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.53

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