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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,456.08, 36,509.82 and 14,520.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,456.08, 36,509.82 and 14,520.53 is: 20,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,456.08 : 36,509.82 = 14,520.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,456.08/36,509.82 = 14,520.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,456.08x = 36,509.82 × 14,520.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,456.08x = 530,141,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,141,754.06/26,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.56

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