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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.98, 36,534.72 and 14,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.98, 36,534.72 and 14,538.18 is: 20,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.98 : 36,534.72 = 14,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.98/36,534.72 = 14,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.98x = 36,534.72 × 14,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.98x = 531,148,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,148,335.61/26,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.03

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