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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,455.23, 36,507.07 and 14,518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,455.23, 36,507.07 and 14,518.77 is: 20,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,455.23 : 36,507.07 = 14,518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,455.23/36,507.07 = 14,518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,455.23x = 36,507.07 × 14,518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,455.23x = 530,037,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,037,752.70/26,455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.27

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