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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.11, 36,507.60 and 14,517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.11, 36,507.60 and 14,517.54 is: 20,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.11 : 36,507.60 = 14,517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.11/36,507.60 = 14,517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.11x = 36,507.60 × 14,517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.11x = 530,000,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,000,543.30/26,454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.72

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