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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.95, 36,542.43 and 14,543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.95, 36,542.43 and 14,543.52 is: 20,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.95 : 36,542.43 = 14,543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.95/36,542.43 = 14,543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.95x = 36,542.43 × 14,543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.95x = 531,455,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,455,561.55/26,479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.11

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