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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.15, 36,614.98 and 14,433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.15, 36,614.98 and 14,433.25 is: 19,917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.15 : 36,614.98 = 14,433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.15/36,614.98 = 14,433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.15x = 36,614.98 × 14,433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.15x = 528,473,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,473,160.09/26,533.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.47

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