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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.69, 36,547.61 and 14,547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.69, 36,547.61 and 14,547.26 is: 20,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.69 : 36,547.61 = 14,547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.69/36,547.61 = 14,547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.69x = 36,547.61 × 14,547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.69x = 531,667,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,667,603.68/26,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,075.28

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