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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.61, 36,507.25 and 14,518.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.61, 36,507.25 and 14,518.15 is: 20,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.61 : 36,507.25 = 14,518.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.61/36,507.25 = 14,518.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.61x = 36,507.25 × 14,518.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.61x = 530,017,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,017,731.59/26,454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.99

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