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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.90, 36,535.94 and 14,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.90, 36,535.94 and 14,539 is: 20,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.90 : 36,535.94 = 14,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.90/36,535.94 = 14,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.90x = 36,535.94 × 14,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.90x = 531,196,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,196,031.66/26,474.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,064.14

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