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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.55, 36,506.95 and 14,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.55, 36,506.95 and 14,517.32 is: 20,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.55 : 36,506.95 = 14,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.55/36,506.95 = 14,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.55x = 36,506.95 × 14,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.55x = 529,982,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,982,856.55/26,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.47

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