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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.08, 36,544.62 and 14,547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.08, 36,544.62 and 14,547.19 is: 20,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.08 : 36,544.62 = 14,547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.08/36,544.62 = 14,547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.08x = 36,544.62 × 14,547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.08x = 531,621,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,621,530.62/26,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.01

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