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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.13, 36,531.99 and 14,535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.13, 36,531.99 and 14,535.97 is: 20,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.13 : 36,531.99 = 14,535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.13/36,531.99 = 14,535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.13x = 36,531.99 × 14,535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.13x = 531,027,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,027,910.68/26,472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.89

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