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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.67, 36,503.28 and 14,515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.67, 36,503.28 and 14,515.76 is: 20,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.67 : 36,503.28 = 14,515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.67/36,503.28 = 14,515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.67x = 36,503.28 × 14,515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.67x = 529,872,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,872,669.18/26,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.73

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