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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.56, 36,538.08 and 14,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.56, 36,538.08 and 14,541 is: 20,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.56 : 36,538.08 = 14,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.56/36,538.08 = 14,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.56x = 36,538.08 × 14,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.56x = 531,300,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,300,221.28/26,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.81

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