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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.86, 36,512.89 and 14,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.86, 36,512.89 and 14,521.60 is: 20,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.86 : 36,512.89 = 14,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.86/36,512.89 = 14,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.86x = 36,512.89 × 14,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.86x = 530,225,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,225,583.42/26,457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.38

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