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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.42, 36,539.09 and 14,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.42, 36,539.09 and 14,541 is: 20,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.42 : 36,539.09 = 14,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.42/36,539.09 = 14,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.42x = 36,539.09 × 14,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.42x = 531,314,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,314,834.99/26,477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.72

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