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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.48, 36,511.77 and 14,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.48, 36,511.77 and 14,521.92 is: 20,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.48 : 36,511.77 = 14,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.48/36,511.77 = 14,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.48x = 36,511.77 × 14,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.48x = 530,221,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,221,003.00/26,457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.50

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