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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.56, 36,507.89 and 14,518.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.56, 36,507.89 and 14,518.66 is: 20,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.56 : 36,507.89 = 14,518.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.56/36,507.89 = 14,518.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.56x = 36,507.89 × 14,518.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.56x = 530,045,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,045,550.96/26,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.08

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