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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.15, 36,534.92 and 14,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.15, 36,534.92 and 14,537.54 is: 20,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.15 : 36,534.92 = 14,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.15/36,534.92 = 14,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.15x = 36,534.92 × 14,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.15x = 531,127,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,127,605.53/26,474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.12

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