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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.23, 36,502.74 and 14,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.23, 36,502.74 and 14,514.66 is: 20,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.23 : 36,502.74 = 14,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.23/36,502.74 = 14,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.23x = 36,502.74 × 14,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.23x = 529,824,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,824,860.17/26,451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.26

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