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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.97, 36,540.90 and 14,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.97, 36,540.90 and 14,541.38 is: 20,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.97 : 36,540.90 = 14,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.97/36,540.90 = 14,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.97x = 36,540.90 × 14,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.97x = 531,354,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,354,929.74/26,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.30

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