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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.58, 36,503.99 and 14,515.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.58, 36,503.99 and 14,515.69 is: 20,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.58 : 36,503.99 = 14,515.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.58/36,503.99 = 14,515.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.58x = 36,503.99 × 14,515.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.58x = 529,880,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,880,602.60/26,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,032.10

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