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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.98, 36,502.56 and 14,515.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.98, 36,502.56 and 14,515.09 is: 20,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.98 : 36,502.56 = 14,515.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.98/36,502.56 = 14,515.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.98x = 36,502.56 × 14,515.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.98x = 529,837,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,837,761.12/26,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.17

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