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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.08, 36,507.69 and 14,517.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.08, 36,507.69 and 14,517.85 is: 20,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.08 : 36,507.69 = 14,517.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.08/36,507.69 = 14,517.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.08x = 36,507.69 × 14,517.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.08x = 530,012,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,012,912.14/26,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.20

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