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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.69, 36,536.68 and 14,539.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.69, 36,536.68 and 14,539.11 is: 20,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.69 : 36,536.68 = 14,539.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.69/36,536.68 = 14,539.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.69x = 36,536.68 × 14,539.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.69x = 531,210,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,210,762.54/26,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,064.10

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