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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.55, 36,530.78 and 14,535.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.55, 36,530.78 and 14,535.65 is: 20,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.55 : 36,530.78 = 14,535.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.55/36,530.78 = 14,535.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.55x = 36,530.78 × 14,535.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.55x = 530,998,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,998,632.31/26,471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.22

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