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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.73, 36,510.51 and 14,521.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.73, 36,510.51 and 14,521.27 is: 20,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.73 : 36,510.51 = 14,521.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.73/36,510.51 = 14,521.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.73x = 36,510.51 × 14,521.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.73x = 530,178,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,178,973.55/26,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.72

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