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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.62, 36,501.81 and 14,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.62, 36,501.81 and 14,514.14 is: 20,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.62 : 36,501.81 = 14,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.62/36,501.81 = 14,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.62x = 36,501.81 × 14,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.62x = 529,792,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,792,380.59/26,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.49

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