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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.93, 36,763.18 and 14,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.93, 36,763.18 and 14,540.52 is: 20,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.93 : 36,763.18 = 14,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.93/36,763.18 = 14,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.93x = 36,763.18 × 14,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.93x = 534,555,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,555,910.09/26,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.96

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