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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.56, 36,503.49 and 14,514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.56, 36,503.49 and 14,514.68 is: 20,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.56 : 36,503.49 = 14,514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.56/36,503.49 = 14,514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.56x = 36,503.49 × 14,514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.56x = 529,836,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,836,476.23/26,451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.44

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