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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.44, 36,503.76 and 14,515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.44, 36,503.76 and 14,515.54 is: 20,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.44 : 36,503.76 = 14,515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.44/36,503.76 = 14,515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.44x = 36,503.76 × 14,515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.44x = 529,871,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,871,605.91/26,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.86

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