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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.67, 36,504.66 and 14,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.67, 36,504.66 and 14,516.76 is: 20,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.67 : 36,504.66 = 14,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.67/36,504.66 = 14,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.67x = 36,504.66 × 14,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.67x = 529,929,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,929,388.10/26,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.12

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