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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,455.73, 36,507.75 and 14,519.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,455.73, 36,507.75 and 14,519.27 is: 20,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,455.73 : 36,507.75 = 14,519.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,455.73/36,507.75 = 14,519.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,455.73x = 36,507.75 × 14,519.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,455.73x = 530,065,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,065,696.80/26,455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.95

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