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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.79, 36,536.55 and 14,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.79, 36,536.55 and 14,539.90 is: 20,065.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.79 : 36,536.55 = 14,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.79/36,536.55 = 14,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.79x = 36,536.55 × 14,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.79x = 531,237,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,237,783.35/26,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.04

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