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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.26, 36,502.47 and 14,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.26, 36,502.47 and 14,514.62 is: 20,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.26 : 36,502.47 = 14,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.26/36,502.47 = 14,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.26x = 36,502.47 × 14,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.26x = 529,819,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,819,481.11/26,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.03

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