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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.72, 36,511.63 and 14,521.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.72, 36,511.63 and 14,521.09 is: 20,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.72 : 36,511.63 = 14,521.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.72/36,511.63 = 14,521.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.72x = 36,511.63 × 14,521.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.72x = 530,188,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,188,592.67/26,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.09

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