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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.08, 36,538.63 and 14,540.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.08, 36,538.63 and 14,540.67 is: 20,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.08 : 36,538.63 = 14,540.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.08/36,538.63 = 14,540.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.08x = 36,538.63 × 14,540.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.08x = 531,296,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,296,124.73/26,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.27

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