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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.93, 36,531.85 and 14,535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.93, 36,531.85 and 14,535.31 is: 20,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.93 : 36,531.85 = 14,535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.93/36,531.85 = 14,535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.93x = 36,531.85 × 14,535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.93x = 531,001,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,001,764.62/26,471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.05

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