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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.18, 36,502.58 and 14,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.18, 36,502.58 and 14,514.54 is: 20,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.18 : 36,502.58 = 14,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.18/36,502.58 = 14,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.18x = 36,502.58 × 14,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.18x = 529,818,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,818,157.51/26,451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.04

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