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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.19, 36,502.04 and 14,514.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.19, 36,502.04 and 14,514.29 is: 20,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.19 : 36,502.04 = 14,514.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.19/36,502.04 = 14,514.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.19x = 36,502.04 × 14,514.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.19x = 529,800,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,800,939.07/26,450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.14

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