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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.68, 36,530.94 and 14,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.68, 36,530.94 and 14,535.32 is: 20,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.68 : 36,530.94 = 14,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.68/36,530.94 = 14,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.68x = 36,530.94 × 14,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.68x = 530,988,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,988,902.80/26,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.75

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