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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.58, 36,506.99 and 14,517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.58, 36,506.99 and 14,517.34 is: 20,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.58 : 36,506.99 = 14,517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.58/36,506.99 = 14,517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.58x = 36,506.99 × 14,517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.58x = 529,984,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,984,513.77/26,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.51

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