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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.08, 36,530.48 and 14,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.08, 36,530.48 and 14,535.52 is: 20,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.08 : 36,530.48 = 14,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.08/36,530.48 = 14,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.08x = 36,530.48 × 14,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.08x = 530,989,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,989,522.65/26,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.23

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