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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.85, 36,533.92 and 14,537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.85, 36,533.92 and 14,537.19 is: 20,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.85 : 36,533.92 = 14,537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.85/36,533.92 = 14,537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.85x = 36,533.92 × 14,537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.85x = 531,100,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,100,536.48/26,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.33

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