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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.79, 36,533.79 and 14,537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.79, 36,533.79 and 14,537.90 is: 20,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.79 : 36,533.79 = 14,537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.79/36,533.79 = 14,537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.79x = 36,533.79 × 14,537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.79x = 531,124,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,124,402.97/26,473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.28

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