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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.17, 36,541.31 and 14,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.17, 36,541.31 and 14,543.28 is: 20,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.17 : 36,541.31 = 14,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.17/36,541.31 = 14,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.17x = 36,541.31 × 14,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.17x = 531,430,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,430,430.18/26,479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.75

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