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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.23, 36,502.91 and 14,515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.23, 36,502.91 and 14,515.34 is: 20,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.23 : 36,502.91 = 14,515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.23/36,502.91 = 14,515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.23x = 36,502.91 × 14,515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.23x = 529,851,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,851,894.55/26,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.52

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