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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.17, 36,507.03 and 14,518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.17, 36,507.03 and 14,518.28 is: 20,035.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.17 : 36,507.03 = 14,518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.17/36,507.03 = 14,518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.17x = 36,507.03 × 14,518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.17x = 530,019,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,019,283.51/26,454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.38

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