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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.21, 36,503.98 and 14,515.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.21, 36,503.98 and 14,515.61 is: 20,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.21 : 36,503.98 = 14,515.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.21/36,503.98 = 14,515.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.21x = 36,503.98 × 14,515.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.21x = 529,877,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,877,282.03/26,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.74

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