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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.55, 36,539.10 and 14,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.55, 36,539.10 and 14,541.12 is: 20,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.55 : 36,539.10 = 14,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.55/36,539.10 = 14,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.55x = 36,539.10 × 14,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.55x = 531,319,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,319,437.79/26,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.79

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