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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.65, 36,535.59 and 14,538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.65, 36,535.59 and 14,538.02 is: 20,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.65 : 36,535.59 = 14,538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.65/36,535.59 = 14,538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.65x = 36,535.59 × 14,538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.65x = 531,154,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,154,955.45/26,474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.78

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