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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.37, 36,501.63 and 14,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.37, 36,501.63 and 14,514.44 is: 20,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.37 : 36,501.63 = 14,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.37/36,501.63 = 14,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.37x = 36,501.63 × 14,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.37x = 529,800,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,800,718.54/26,451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.24

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