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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.83, 36,508.72 and 14,518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.83, 36,508.72 and 14,518.59 is: 20,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.83 : 36,508.72 = 14,518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.83/36,508.72 = 14,518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.83x = 36,508.72 × 14,518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.83x = 530,055,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,055,137.10/26,454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.23

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