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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.72, 36,530.92 and 14,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.72, 36,530.92 and 14,533.92 is: 20,057.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.72 : 36,530.92 = 14,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.72/36,530.92 = 14,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.72x = 36,530.92 × 14,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.72x = 530,937,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,937,468.81/26,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.54

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