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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.13, 36,530.61 and 14,534.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.13, 36,530.61 and 14,534.97 is: 20,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.13 : 36,530.61 = 14,534.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.13/36,530.61 = 14,534.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.13x = 36,530.61 × 14,534.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.13x = 530,971,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,971,320.43/26,471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.51

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