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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.64, 36,511.51 and 14,521.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.64, 36,511.51 and 14,521.07 is: 20,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.64 : 36,511.51 = 14,521.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.64/36,511.51 = 14,521.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.64x = 36,511.51 × 14,521.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.64x = 530,186,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,186,274.72/26,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.06

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