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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.59, 36,536.70 and 14,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.59, 36,536.70 and 14,540 is: 20,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.59 : 36,536.70 = 14,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.59/36,536.70 = 14,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.59x = 36,536.70 × 14,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.59x = 531,243,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,243,618.00/26,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.41

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