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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.94, 36,534.56 and 14,537.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.94, 36,534.56 and 14,537.17 is: 20,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.94 : 36,534.56 = 14,537.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.94/36,534.56 = 14,537.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.94x = 36,534.56 × 14,537.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.94x = 531,109,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,109,109.60/26,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.58

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