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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.67, 36,506.34 and 14,517.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.67, 36,506.34 and 14,517.78 is: 20,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.67 : 36,506.34 = 14,517.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.67/36,506.34 = 14,517.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.67x = 36,506.34 × 14,517.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.67x = 529,991,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,991,012.73/26,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.69

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