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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.80, 36,511.89 and 14,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.80, 36,511.89 and 14,521.28 is: 20,039.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.80 : 36,511.89 = 14,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.80/36,511.89 = 14,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.80x = 36,511.89 × 14,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.80x = 530,199,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,199,378.02/26,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.44

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