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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.93, 36,530.47 and 14,534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.93, 36,530.47 and 14,534.31 is: 20,057.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.93 : 36,530.47 = 14,534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.93/36,530.47 = 14,534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.93x = 36,530.47 × 14,534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.93x = 530,945,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,945,139.09/26,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.67

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