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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.70, 36,532.22 and 14,535.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.70, 36,532.22 and 14,535.73 is: 20,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.70 : 36,532.22 = 14,535.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.70/36,532.22 = 14,535.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.70x = 36,532.22 × 14,535.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.70x = 531,022,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,022,413.54/26,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.25

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