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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.38, 36,503.24 and 14,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.38, 36,503.24 and 14,514.45 is: 20,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.38 : 36,503.24 = 14,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.38/36,503.24 = 14,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.38x = 36,503.24 × 14,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.38x = 529,824,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,824,379.25/26,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.13

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