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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.39, 36,502.33 and 14,514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.39, 36,502.33 and 14,514.53 is: 20,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.39 : 36,502.33 = 14,514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.39/36,502.33 = 14,514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.39x = 36,502.33 × 14,514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.39x = 529,814,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,814,163.85/26,450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.49

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