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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.67, 36,535.50 and 14,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.67, 36,535.50 and 14,537.88 is: 20,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.67 : 36,535.50 = 14,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.67/36,535.50 = 14,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.67x = 36,535.50 × 14,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.67x = 531,148,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,148,714.74/26,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.52

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