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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.33, 36,505.50 and 14,516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.33, 36,505.50 and 14,516.87 is: 20,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.33 : 36,505.50 = 14,516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.33/36,505.50 = 14,516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.33x = 36,505.50 × 14,516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.33x = 529,945,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,945,342.67/26,453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.22

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