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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.67, 36,506.52 and 14,518.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.67, 36,506.52 and 14,518.11 is: 20,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.67 : 36,506.52 = 14,518.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.67/36,506.52 = 14,518.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.67x = 36,506.52 × 14,518.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.67x = 530,005,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,005,809.98/26,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.25

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