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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.60, 36,511.72 and 14,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.60, 36,511.72 and 14,522.14 is: 20,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.60 : 36,511.72 = 14,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.60/36,511.72 = 14,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.60x = 36,511.72 × 14,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.60x = 530,228,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,228,309.48/26,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.92

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