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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.53, 36,506.93 and 14,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.53, 36,506.93 and 14,517.30 is: 20,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.53 : 36,506.93 = 14,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.53/36,506.93 = 14,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.53x = 36,506.93 × 14,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.53x = 529,981,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,981,945.48/26,453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.45

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