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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.83, 36,539.72 and 14,540.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.83, 36,539.72 and 14,540.95 is: 20,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.83 : 36,539.72 = 14,540.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.83/36,539.72 = 14,540.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.83x = 36,539.72 × 14,540.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.83x = 531,322,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,322,241.53/26,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.68

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