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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.83, 36,505.71 and 14,516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.83, 36,505.71 and 14,516.94 is: 20,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.83 : 36,505.71 = 14,516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.83/36,505.71 = 14,516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.83x = 36,505.71 × 14,516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.83x = 529,951,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,951,201.73/26,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.82

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