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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.68, 36,502.44 and 14,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.68, 36,502.44 and 14,965.52 is: 20,651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.68 : 36,502.44 = 14,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.68/36,502.44 = 14,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.68x = 36,502.44 × 14,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.68x = 546,277,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,277,995.87/26,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.92

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