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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,456.52, 36,509.76 and 14,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,456.52, 36,509.76 and 14,519.82 is: 20,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,456.52 : 36,509.76 = 14,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,456.52/36,509.76 = 14,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,456.52x = 36,509.76 × 14,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,456.52x = 530,115,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,115,143.44/26,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.22

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