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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.83, 36,545.88 and 14,547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.83, 36,545.88 and 14,547.67 is: 20,074.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.83 : 36,545.88 = 14,547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.83/36,545.88 = 14,547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.83x = 36,545.88 × 14,547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.83x = 531,657,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,657,365.29/26,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.79

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