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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.23, 36,505.69 and 14,517.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.23, 36,505.69 and 14,517.77 is: 20,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.23 : 36,505.69 = 14,517.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.23/36,505.69 = 14,517.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.23x = 36,505.69 × 14,517.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.23x = 529,980,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,980,992.29/26,454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.89

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