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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.14, 36,503.91 and 14,515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.14, 36,503.91 and 14,515.44 is: 20,031.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.14 : 36,503.91 = 14,515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.14/36,503.91 = 14,515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.14x = 36,503.91 × 14,515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.14x = 529,870,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,870,315.37/26,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.28

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